Mounting a power steering pump with a long water pump - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

gipper · 07-10-2013, 03:00 PM

I tried to search the forum three times before posting this. I was betting somebody somewhere asked this question before.
I installed power steering on my 68 GMC. It has a 350 engine and the water pump is the long style. I have the power steering pump and I believe the correct brackets but need a picture to see how the brackets hook up. Any help would be appreciated. Dan

gipper · 07-13-2013, 10:25 AM

still looking for some help

68shortfleet · 07-13-2013, 02:26 PM

I am not positive if this is the picture you are looking for, but here is what I have.

Couple notes to go with it.
1. The mounting spot to the water pump requires a washer/spacer since the bracket opening is stamped wider than the water pump mount. The spacer that is on mine is 0.125" thick, however I am not sure if it goes to the front or rear of the mount.

2. The second bolt pictured that goes through the bracket and into the PS pump has a spacer between the bracket and the PS pump. The spacer in mine is 0.250" thick. This one is fairly obvious that it is needed as you start to assemble it, so I am just making this note so that you can make sure you have and maybe it will be helpful to a future reader that uses the search function.

Sorry, I do not have a picture of the upper/adjustment bracket readily available.

07-10-2013, 03:00 PM	#1
gipper Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fruitport, Michigan Posts: 172	Mounting a power steering pump with a long water pump I tried to search the forum three times before posting this. I was betting somebody somewhere asked this question before. I installed power steering on my 68 GMC. It has a 350 engine and the water pump is the long style. I have the power steering pump and I believe the correct brackets but need a picture to see how the brackets hook up. Any help would be appreciated. Dan Last edited by gipper; 07-10-2013 at 06:21 PM.

07-13-2013, 10:25 AM	#2
gipper Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fruitport, Michigan Posts: 172	Re: Mounting a power steering pump with a long water pump still looking for some help

07-13-2013, 02:26 PM	#3
68shortfleet Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dundee, Oregon Posts: 311	Re: Mounting a power steering pump with a long water pump I am not positive if this is the picture you are looking for, but here is what I have. Couple notes to go with it. 1. The mounting spot to the water pump requires a washer/spacer since the bracket opening is stamped wider than the water pump mount. The spacer that is on mine is 0.125" thick, however I am not sure if it goes to the front or rear of the mount. 2. The second bolt pictured that goes through the bracket and into the PS pump has a spacer between the bracket and the PS pump. The spacer in mine is 0.250" thick. This one is fairly obvious that it is needed as you start to assemble it, so I am just making this note so that you can make sure you have and maybe it will be helpful to a future reader that uses the search function. Sorry, I do not have a picture of the upper/adjustment bracket readily available.



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