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mdlackey · 06-04-2006, 01:24 PM

Looking to convert my '68 to power steering. Have a "power" gear box ready to go, but need to know what kind of brackets to get for the power steering pump. Have read that there are 2 or more types, based on what kind of water pump you have; "short nose" or "long nose".

Have included pics of my setup, thinking I have "short nose" water pump, but looking for verificataion.

Once verified, looking for help with determining the proper brackets; ones that attach to the front of the block/heads or ones that have attachement point to motor mount/elsewhere.

Any help would be GREATLY appreciated!!!

Thanks,
Dave

Sweet72 · 06-04-2006, 01:58 PM

You have the short pump. You'll need a different set of crank pulleys. I got a 2 groove cast iron pulley and a single groove stamped steel pulley along with the brackets and pump. I'm sure someone here has pics of a correct PS.

ChevyDude · 06-04-2006, 02:04 PM

3 groove crank pulley (allows to add AC at a later date) , 2 groove WP pulley, 1 groove PS pulley

mdlackey · 06-04-2006, 02:32 PM

Hey guys ... thanks for the replies and pics!!!

Do any of you .. or anyone ... have pics of what the P/S pump brackets look like if you have the "short nose" water pump? Do they just attach to the block/heads OR do they have any attachment to the motor mount/elsewhere?

ChevyDude, what does your P/S bracket look like and where does it attah to the engine?

Thanks again for your help ...

Dave

ChevyDude · 06-04-2006, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdlackey

Hey guys ... thanks for the replies and pics!!!
ChevyDude, what does your P/S bracket look like and where does it attah to the engine?

If you look at the PS pump cap, just to the left is two bolt heads, that where one of the brackets attaches to the block. Under that bracket is a pivot bolt that holds the resivior. Then there is a second braket on the right that allows you to tighen the belt with.

**john** · 06-04-2006, 04:22 PM

This bracket is for small block short pump. There may be more than one type for short pump.

mdlackey · 06-04-2006, 04:54 PM

Thank you both, very much ... just in time and just what I needed to know...

Dave

LUV2XCLR8 · 06-04-2006, 05:00 PM

A real pic, not that the assembly one isn't good enough (Left)

ChevyDude · 06-04-2006, 05:29 PM

John, That's the one I was trying to describe.

06-04-2006, 01:24 PM	#1
mdlackey Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Denver ,CO Posts: 47	Power steering pump brackets? Looking to convert my '68 to power steering. Have a "power" gear box ready to go, but need to know what kind of brackets to get for the power steering pump. Have read that there are 2 or more types, based on what kind of water pump you have; "short nose" or "long nose". Have included pics of my setup, thinking I have "short nose" water pump, but looking for verificataion. Once verified, looking for help with determining the proper brackets; ones that attach to the front of the block/heads or ones that have attachement point to motor mount/elsewhere. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated!!! Thanks, Dave Attached Images

06-04-2006, 01:58 PM	#2
Sweet72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 1,534	Re: Power steering pump brackets? You have the short pump. You'll need a different set of crank pulleys. I got a 2 groove cast iron pulley and a single groove stamped steel pulley along with the brackets and pump. I'm sure someone here has pics of a correct PS. __________________ '72 GMC SWB C1500 Custom, frame-off in progress. 383 SBC, 9:1CR, Comp Cams XE262H, Scat internal balanced crank, Eagle SIR 6" rods, Keith Black dish pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 72/180 heads, Weiand Stealth intake, Stewart stage I water pump, Holley 4bbl vac sec, TH350 with B&M Shift Improver Kit. 12 bolt positraction.

06-04-2006, 02:04 PM	#3
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Power steering pump brackets? 3 groove crank pulley (allows to add AC at a later date) , 2 groove WP pulley, 1 groove PS pulley Attached Images

06-04-2006, 02:32 PM	#4
mdlackey Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Denver ,CO Posts: 47	Re: Power steering pump brackets? Hey guys ... thanks for the replies and pics!!! Do any of you .. or anyone ... have pics of what the P/S pump brackets look like if you have the "short nose" water pump? Do they just attach to the block/heads OR do they have any attachment to the motor mount/elsewhere? ChevyDude, what does your P/S bracket look like and where does it attah to the engine? Thanks again for your help ... Dave

06-04-2006, 04:22 PM	#6
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: Power steering pump brackets? This bracket is for small block short pump. There may be more than one type for short pump. Attached Images __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

06-04-2006, 04:54 PM	#7
mdlackey Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Denver ,CO Posts: 47	Re: Power steering pump brackets? Thank you both, very much ... just in time and just what I needed to know... Dave

06-04-2006, 05:00 PM	#8
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,484	Re: Power steering pump brackets? A real pic, not that the assembly one isn't good enough (Left) Attached Images __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

06-04-2006, 05:29 PM	#9
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Power steering pump brackets? John, That's the one I was trying to describe.

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