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smith_84c10 · 07-21-2010, 05:36 PM

my 84 came with the pump but po took bracket off for headers and lost it...so im gonna put different headers on but was wondering where i could buy a bracket that the headers wouldnt get in the way of.. thanks

primetime · 07-21-2010, 06:39 PM

do you have a 6 or a 8 ?

smith_84c10 · 07-21-2010, 07:27 PM

sorry about that...its a 350

red caddy · 07-21-2010, 08:42 PM

A similiar sad tail.

The PO of my '84 swapped in a targetmaster crate motor and when the PS bracket didn't fit the new style water pump, he just hacked off the tab that was in the way. There are 2 styles of brackets, (that I know of) one for use with A/C and one without. There is also a marine only setup, but it won't work with A/C.

Now the pump flops around under load. Wouldn't be such a big thing, except for the hydro-boost system. It gets pretty exciting when the belt flops off... you lose steering AND brakes.

I searched after market, and all I found was high dollar billet stuff, (usually they want to sell the whole kit, not just the bracket) Only the new style aluminum serpentine bracket is still availible from the dealerships, AFAIK. I've been scouring the junk yards, locally for 3 months, looking for a stock bracket, with no luck. Around here, anything older than '90 goes right to the crusher without a stop at the strip yard.

I even posted on this board, trying to find a used one, no joy. Might be worthwhile to ask around among the local drag racers, they like to eliminate the pump, but usually scrap the pump with the bracket still attached.

This weekend, I'm gonna pull my bracket and weld on a new tab. Seems like your best bet may be to fab one, it's pretty simple, as brackets go, but still a PITA.

Hey, maybe a board member has a box full of them under the bench, I know 2 guy's he could make real happy...

RED

07-21-2010, 05:36 PM	#1
smith_84c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: coalgate, oklahoma Posts: 65	power steering bracket... my 84 came with the pump but po took bracket off for headers and lost it...so im gonna put different headers on but was wondering where i could buy a bracket that the headers wouldnt get in the way of.. thanks

07-21-2010, 06:39 PM	#2
primetime Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 410	Re: power steering bracket... do you have a 6 or a 8 ? __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 swb fleetside 2005 Chevy Silverado crew cab (SS) 1977 Goldwing cafe racer 1977 Chevy nova (first car/ first love)

07-21-2010, 07:27 PM	#3
smith_84c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: coalgate, oklahoma Posts: 65	Re: power steering bracket... sorry about that...its a 350

07-21-2010, 08:42 PM	#4
red caddy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Venice Florida Posts: 83	Re: power steering bracket... A similiar sad tail. The PO of my '84 swapped in a targetmaster crate motor and when the PS bracket didn't fit the new style water pump, he just hacked off the tab that was in the way. There are 2 styles of brackets, (that I know of) one for use with A/C and one without. There is also a marine only setup, but it won't work with A/C. Now the pump flops around under load. Wouldn't be such a big thing, except for the hydro-boost system. It gets pretty exciting when the belt flops off... you lose steering AND brakes. I searched after market, and all I found was high dollar billet stuff, (usually they want to sell the whole kit, not just the bracket) Only the new style aluminum serpentine bracket is still availible from the dealerships, AFAIK. I've been scouring the junk yards, locally for 3 months, looking for a stock bracket, with no luck. Around here, anything older than '90 goes right to the crusher without a stop at the strip yard. I even posted on this board, trying to find a used one, no joy. Might be worthwhile to ask around among the local drag racers, they like to eliminate the pump, but usually scrap the pump with the bracket still attached. This weekend, I'm gonna pull my bracket and weld on a new tab. Seems like your best bet may be to fab one, it's pretty simple, as brackets go, but still a PITA. Hey, maybe a board member has a box full of them under the bench, I know 2 guy's he could make real happy... RED



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