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70GMCer · 01-24-2009, 01:49 PM

Since this bracket came off a date coded 1977 350ci Chevy, & the PO told me the engine came from a Chevy truck, I thought I'd ask what it is.

It was attached to the one side of the engine block at the engine mounting holes.

Any ideas??

JW76 · 01-24-2009, 01:58 PM

The bracket goes between the engine block and the motor mount clam shell. There is supposed to be one for each side of the engine. The rod on the bracket connects to the two bolt holes on the cover over the torque converter bolted to bottom front of the transmission.

70GMCer · 01-24-2009, 02:09 PM

Is this for 2wd, 4wd or both?

thanks

bigblock73 · 01-24-2009, 03:02 PM

I have never seen one of those on any 2wd I have owned (which is ALL I have owned).

Dooley · 01-24-2009, 03:12 PM

I've had those support struts on several Turbo 400 equipped 4wds. The flywheel covers were cast aluminum.

70GMCer · 01-25-2009, 11:06 AM

So this is in fact for a 4wd truck, 73/87 models?

powerdriver 1958 · 01-25-2009, 03:58 PM

Yes,only seen them on 4X4s

**Captkaos** · 01-26-2009, 04:38 PM

Ditto, 4x4 only application.

70GMCer · 01-26-2009, 04:40 PM

thank you.....

softballnrd27 · 01-26-2009, 08:02 PM

Are they neccesary? I have them on both sides but I am going to 2wd, will I still need them?

mod58 · 01-26-2009, 08:08 PM

scrap pile!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Albatrossian · 01-26-2009, 08:34 PM

You can use them for a torque strap..

**Captkaos** · 01-27-2009, 06:44 PM

They aren't needed on a 4x2, you could sell them to a 4x4 owner, but most of them have probably scrapped them by now.

Twisted78SS · 01-27-2009, 07:37 PM

I have the brackets on my untouched 78 2wd swb small block. It does not have the support rod, and I am not sure if it had the hole for it or not. When I disassembled the truck they did not go back on. I will look at them and see if the are the exact same or not. I am fairly certain, this truck had never had the engine out as it was a one owner whom I knew. Could be wrong though, wouldn't be the first time

01-24-2009, 01:49 PM	#1
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	What bracket is this Since this bracket came off a date coded 1977 350ci Chevy, & the PO told me the engine came from a Chevy truck, I thought I'd ask what it is. It was attached to the one side of the engine block at the engine mounting holes. Any ideas?? Attached Images __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

01-24-2009, 01:58 PM	#2
JW76 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Providence Rhode Island Posts: 404	Re: What bracket is this The bracket goes between the engine block and the motor mount clam shell. There is supposed to be one for each side of the engine. The rod on the bracket connects to the two bolt holes on the cover over the torque converter bolted to bottom front of the transmission.

01-24-2009, 02:09 PM	#3
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: What bracket is this Is this for 2wd, 4wd or both? thanks __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

01-24-2009, 03:02 PM	#4
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Re: What bracket is this I have never seen one of those on any 2wd I have owned (which is ALL I have owned). __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

01-24-2009, 03:12 PM	#5
Dooley Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North Coast Posts: 1,012	Re: What bracket is this I've had those support struts on several Turbo 400 equipped 4wds. The flywheel covers were cast aluminum.

01-25-2009, 11:06 AM	#6
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: What bracket is this So this is in fact for a 4wd truck, 73/87 models? __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

01-25-2009, 03:58 PM	#7
powerdriver 1958 Kid's Mechanic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kansas City Posts: 8,241	Re: What bracket is this Yes,only seen them on 4X4s

01-26-2009, 04:38 PM	#8
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: What bracket is this Ditto, 4x4 only application. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

01-26-2009, 04:40 PM	#9
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: What bracket is this thank you..... __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

01-26-2009, 08:02 PM	#10
softballnrd27 Always a work in progress Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Harker Heights, TX Posts: 1,599	Re: What bracket is this Are they neccesary? I have them on both sides but I am going to 2wd, will I still need them? __________________ USMC Retired Never trust a man who can't laugh at his own fart! 2010 Silverado Crew Cab 73 SWB 5.3/4l80e Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=695168

01-26-2009, 08:08 PM	#11
mod58 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hammonton,NJ Posts: 152	Re: What bracket is this scrap pile!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

01-26-2009, 08:34 PM	#12
Albatrossian Georgia Boy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Douglas, Georgia Posts: 370	Re: What bracket is this You can use them for a torque strap.. __________________ 81 GMC High Sierra, 2WD, 357ci/700R4, 3.73s, posi.

01-27-2009, 06:44 PM	#13
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: What bracket is this They aren't needed on a 4x2, you could sell them to a 4x4 owner, but most of them have probably scrapped them by now. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

01-27-2009, 07:37 PM	#14
Twisted78SS Wide n'Low Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: La Center, WA Posts: 1,511	Re: What bracket is this I have the brackets on my untouched 78 2wd swb small block. It does not have the support rod, and I am not sure if it had the hole for it or not. When I disassembled the truck they did not go back on. I will look at them and see if the are the exact same or not. I am fairly certain, this truck had never had the engine out as it was a one owner whom I knew. Could be wrong though, wouldn't be the first time __________________ Trippin Hazard.. 67 swb, Gold Member.. 68 Suburban Air Force Retired



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