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Old 07-13-2004, 06:01 PM   #1
shuttermutt
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Final word on a power steering bracket (help!)

Okay, this failing power steering bracket is about to give me an ulcer. I just know it's gonna freak out and cause all kinds of destruction while I'm cruising to work one morning. I've got to get 'er swapped out. Here's the problem...



Well, the REAL problem is, I can't figure out just which stinking bracket I need or where to get it. I saw this thread which referred to this bracket, but I don't know if it'll work.

Now, as near as I can tell, I've got the short water pump. Here's a top pic...



I can't get an exact measurement, but it appears to be 5-5/8 from the block to the very outer plane on the shaft (where the pulley mounts). I've always been a little slow when it comes to identifying SBC water pumps. That's the shorty, right?

Anyway, here's a top-down view of the existing power steering pump...



So, can anybody recommend a cheap, easy bracket that will replace this monstrosity? Am I looking for this or one of these or is there something else that I can use? Do I just find something cheap that will work with a "standard" Saginaw power steering pump and a short water pump?

Ugh, of course when I do get the new bracket, I've got to contend with removing the old one which appears to use one of the engine mount bolts to hold it in place. Man, after fighting with that monster air conditioning bracket to get my new intake and carb in place, I'm not looking forward to tackling another one.

Oh, and while I'm posting pictures, here's the most recent of the truck and engine...



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