power steering bracket help???

[MatcoTools63]

i have a 78 stepside chevy with an i6 im swapping to a 350 because the i6 is almost dead.. i have all the brackets figured out except the power steering i have a long water pump and need some help on the brackets any help would be greatly appreciated!! thanks

[77ChevySharkBite]

I have a 77 c10 so we shouldn't be much different, first if you can post pictures that would be helpful to anyone trying to help you. 2nd on mine which I'll take pictures tonight and post them for you, there should on the far right lower side of the water pump be a hole that's where 1 bolt will go a 2nd one will cradle it at the top, and 3rd one will go to the far right of the power steering pump as well. But when you purchase a power steering pump you or you use your old one, you'll see there's a bracket that goes around the power steering pump. I will make sure to take pictures and post them tonight so you can see what it looks like.

[MatcoTools63]

Originally Posted by 77ChevySharkBite

I have a 77 c10 so we shouldn't be much different, first if you can post pictures that would be helpful to anyone trying to help you. 2nd on mine which I'll take pictures tonight and post them for you, there should on the far right lower side of the water pump be a hole that's where 1 bolt will go a 2nd one will cradle it at the top, and 3rd one will go to the far right of the power steering pump as well. But when you purchase a power steering pump you or you use your old one, you'll see there's a bracket that goes around the power steering pump. I will make sure to take pictures and post them tonight so you can see what it looks like.

Thanks alot i can take pictures of the i6 powersteering set up im sure i have the saginaw series pump and the sbc has a lwp..

[77ChevySharkBite]

No problem I just had to replace mine so that's why its fresh on my mind.

here's a picture off google that's what it the bracket and pump looks like, I couldn't find a good one that had it installed on the motor so you could see what it really looks like.

http://www.google.com/imgres?q=chevy...9,r:3,s:0,i:84

[MatcoTools63]

Thanks a bunch i will go to the junk yard and search for the correct bracket... do you by chance have any knowledge for universal brackets like in summit or ebay? heres some links to what im talking about..
1. http://www.ebay.com/itm/SBC-Power-St...ht_1705wt_1163

2. http://www.ebay.com/itm/CHEVY-SBC-BL...#ht_572wt_1163

[77ChevySharkBite]

no problem, there will be a lot of people here to help you and I will help you if I can. I really don't know much about the universal brackets, but you could always speak with an online tech at summitracing, or even jegs they both have quality stuff. I would maybe suggest see about when you go get the powersteering bracket about maybe also picking the water pump bracket as well, I'm sure you could find one on the block.

[MatcoTools63]

Originally Posted by 77ChevySharkBite

no problem, there will be a lot of people here to help you and I will help you if I can. I really don't know much about the universal brackets, but you could always speak with an online tech at summitracing, or even jegs they both have quality stuff. I would maybe suggest see about when you go get the powersteering bracket about maybe also picking the water pump bracket as well, I'm sure you could find one on the block.

Thanks for all your help i will defiantly keep your suggestions in mind..

[77ChevySharkBite]

no problem at all, trust me its nice to have people have been in the same situation before or knows how something works makes it easier cause you don't feel alone.

[88Jimmy4x4]

do you have A/C on this swap too?

[MatcoTools63]

Originally Posted by 88Jimmy4x4

do you have A/C on this swap too?

no im just doing the 2 65 air conditioning lol i wish but not in the budget.. thanks for asking!

[beamn7]

I'd like to help you get rid of some parts off that I6! PM me if you dont have any plans for it yet....

[MatcoTools63]

Originally Posted by beamn7

I'd like to help you get rid of some parts off that I6! PM me if you dont have any plans for it yet....

yeah no problem once i have the 350 in ill probably try to sell the whole motor from carb to pan for $350 to start. the last thing i need to do is figure out the PS bracket.. i might just get everything off the front of a k10 or even a 350 camaro

[bowtiemanchevyman]

I would go to summit and buy this part I have it and it is so nice. It makes tighten the belt so easy and if you have headers it work great. The number is SUM-340100 it cost 110 but it worth it. Trust me the factor bracket suck and is hard to adjust. After you put it on and tighten the belt with just two wrenches you will see it was worth the money. And it looks nice too.

[fishingjred73]

Here's a couple of pics of a 78 setup.

[bowtiemanchevyman]

he is what mine looks like. its hard to see all of it but the main part that make it so easy to use you can see and it works great.

[MatcoTools63]

Originally Posted by fishingjred73

Here's a couple of pics of a 78 setup.

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hey what series is that power steering pump? i have the sam one and i dont know if its the "P" series, the "type two" or a saginaw thats whats holding me up on everything now.. just want the correct ones to start out with.. thanks for the post!

[fishingjred73]

Honestly all I can tell you is it came off of a 78 GMC. Here's a couple more pics for you.

[MatcoTools63]

i ended up going with a summit mid mount serpentine system its worked well in this last year.. i would definitely recommend it! its somewhat cheap compared to billiet specialtys and still great quality and i would recommend electric fans so you dont mess up the finish with the original fan.. thanks for all the help!