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markizme · 08-14-2018, 04:47 PM

Hello Gang, I installed a BluePrint engine in my 68 GMC and they suggest an 8 inch harmonic balancer. The p/s bracket that came on the truck is the cradle type that bolts to the 2 vertical holes, front of block next to the timing cover and that bracket will not allow me to use the 8" balancer. BTW, I am using a short water pump. How is everyone going about this issue if you are running something different than the standard balancer? Thank you!

**Grumpy old man** · 08-14-2018, 05:11 PM

This sounds like what your talking about ,I just put a new 8" on it .

markizme · 08-14-2018, 05:45 PM

That's beautiful, and exactly what I am referring to. Can you post a pic of the bracket that you are using? I am not running a/c yet (future) but, I'm not a big fan of moving things around the motor either. Trying to keep the stock look while updating the 50 years of evolution.

BTW, That looks like the same bracket that I am using. Most repo houses say it is a Big Block bracket. Of course the more I ask here, the more I learn

**Grumpy old man** · 08-14-2018, 06:10 PM

GM part # 3993314 '62-'72 small block multiple applications , Chevy truck , Nova, Chevelle

72LB · 08-14-2018, 06:16 PM

Where did you find a chrome one Grumpy?

**Grumpy old man** · 08-14-2018, 06:22 PM

Bought it off the parts board from another member , But then I had to have the stock alt bracket chromed and then may as well get chrome pulley's and chrome alt and chrome power steering pump and chrome oil pan and chrome timing cover and chrome 2 1/2" rams horn manifolds , It just keeps going chrome but that's what we used to do way back when

72LB · 08-14-2018, 06:29 PM

It's a vicious chrome circle I know all too well.

markizme · 08-14-2018, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

GM part # 3993314 '62-'72 small block multiple applications , Chevy truck , Nova, Chevelle

Thank you for the pictures. Is that all one bracket, or are there 2 brackets together? I looked up the number and found multiple examples of different brackets.

72LB · 08-15-2018, 06:42 AM

Two brackets together. It's not a great pic but I'm working on mine right now.

dschmit · 09-28-2020, 11:32 AM

Reviving an old post, but does any one know the number for the stamped rear bracket in these pictures that bolts to the engine mount?

**Grumpy old man** · 09-28-2020, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dschmit

Reviving an old post, but does any one know the number for the stamped rear bracket in these pictures that bolts to the engine mount?

The only stamp on it is the "W" seen in the picture above .

Here's one I found on Ebay . You can see in the pictures it has the same part # and "W" stamped --

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1971-1972-C...-/254649911260

dschmit · 09-28-2020, 05:08 PM

Grumpy, thanks for the help.

Andy4639 · 09-28-2020, 09:40 PM

This is the one i used on my short water pump. I cut the back bracket off and redrilled it. I had to make some mods to it as you can see in the pictures but it worked fine.

08-14-2018, 04:47 PM	#1
markizme Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 52	Power Steering Bracket Hello Gang, I installed a BluePrint engine in my 68 GMC and they suggest an 8 inch harmonic balancer. The p/s bracket that came on the truck is the cradle type that bolts to the 2 vertical holes, front of block next to the timing cover and that bracket will not allow me to use the 8" balancer. BTW, I am using a short water pump. How is everyone going about this issue if you are running something different than the standard balancer? Thank you!

08-14-2018, 05:11 PM	#2
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Power Steering Bracket This sounds like what your talking about ,I just put a new 8" on it . Attached Images

08-14-2018, 05:45 PM	#3
markizme Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 52	Re: Power Steering Bracket That's beautiful, and exactly what I am referring to. Can you post a pic of the bracket that you are using? I am not running a/c yet (future) but, I'm not a big fan of moving things around the motor either. Trying to keep the stock look while updating the 50 years of evolution. BTW, That looks like the same bracket that I am using. Most repo houses say it is a Big Block bracket. Of course the more I ask here, the more I learn

08-14-2018, 06:10 PM	#4
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Power Steering Bracket GM part # 3993314 '62-'72 small block multiple applications , Chevy truck , Nova, Chevelle Attached Images Last edited by Grumpy old man; 08-14-2018 at 06:32 PM.

08-14-2018, 06:16 PM	#5
72LB Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Location: Inman/Boiling Springs, SC Posts: 420	Re: Power Steering Bracket Where did you find a chrome one Grumpy? __________________ 1985 C10 shortbed, current project. Member of the Upstate SC GM Truck Club.

08-14-2018, 06:22 PM	#6
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Power Steering Bracket Bought it off the parts board from another member , But then I had to have the stock alt bracket chromed and then may as well get chrome pulley's and chrome alt and chrome power steering pump and chrome oil pan and chrome timing cover and chrome 2 1/2" rams horn manifolds , It just keeps going chrome but that's what we used to do way back when

08-14-2018, 06:29 PM	#7
72LB Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Location: Inman/Boiling Springs, SC Posts: 420	Re: Power Steering Bracket It's a vicious chrome circle I know all too well. __________________ 1985 C10 shortbed, current project. Member of the Upstate SC GM Truck Club.

08-15-2018, 06:42 AM	#9
72LB Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Location: Inman/Boiling Springs, SC Posts: 420	Re: Power Steering Bracket Two brackets together. It's not a great pic but I'm working on mine right now. Attached Images __________________ 1985 C10 shortbed, current project. Member of the Upstate SC GM Truck Club. Last edited by 72LB; 08-15-2018 at 10:24 AM.

09-28-2020, 11:32 AM	#10
dschmit Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: midwest Posts: 72	Re: Power Steering Bracket Reviving an old post, but does any one know the number for the stamped rear bracket in these pictures that bolts to the engine mount?

09-28-2020, 05:08 PM	#12
dschmit Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: midwest Posts: 72	Re: Power Steering Bracket Grumpy, thanks for the help.

09-28-2020, 09:40 PM	#13
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Power Steering Bracket This is the one i used on my short water pump. I cut the back bracket off and redrilled it. I had to make some mods to it as you can see in the pictures but it worked fine. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

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