help i need power steering

[83highsierra]

ok so when i did the swap i put headers on instead of manifolds and now i i cant mount the power steering pump how did you remount the power steering pump with out the bracket

[Redcap]

Make a spacer.

[83highsierra]

Can I get pics please
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[jdheff1982]

I had to go to a salvage yard to find this piece. It is a support bracket you will need. Other wise, the pump will flop around badly.

[Redcap]

Originally Posted by 83highsierra

Can I get pics please
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Of what? Cut a thickwall steel spacer to the right length (head to bracket if the manifold were still there) and use the stock stud to bolt the bracket on.

[Tx Firefighter]

Originally Posted by Redcap

Of what? Cut a thickwall steel spacer to the right length (head to bracket if the manifold were still there) and use the stock stud to bolt the bracket on.

He's saying that the ps bracket that is supposed to bolt to the front exhaust manifold bolt will be floating in space away from the head now that you have headers which are much thinner than manifolds. You need to measure the space between the bracket and the header flange and cut a spacer of some sort. Some folks even use a stack of washers or old lugnuts. Just anything that a 3/8 bolt will pass through that is the right length.

You can see one in jdheff1982 picture he posted.

[THE "10" SILVERADO]

A guy on here I think "Justins 76" made a spacer out of washers....just stack a bunch up and it works....well at least it worked fine for him

[83highsierra]

Ok I was going to cut the existing bracket to set back further cause the headers won't allow to go back I am still running an ac compressor right above it
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[texasfunk]

Nah don't cut it, a spacer is much easier, they even make a corrected bracket for headers for around 20-25 bucks
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[THE "10" SILVERADO]

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=433465 check out post 13

[Pyrotechnic]

Rather than use a million washers, go to the hardware store and get some 7/16 nuts to stack up. The opening is just right for a 3/8 bolt to pass through. Stack up the nuts to get close then use washers to make up the rest of the space. Less to fall on the ground if you ever have to take it apart.