Power Steering Pump

[alf1096]

I need detailed pics of power steering pumps and the way they mount and the belt. I have the bottom bracket that cradels the water pump I need the top bracket and would like to see how it mount that way I will be sure and order the right one. I is a 350. Is there a set of brackets that will mount the ps pump to the block if so who sells it. I want to eventually put a chrome water pump on the truck do they make one that will fit the ps brackets I have now.

[JimKshortstep4x4]

Here is how the pump brackets mount to the block.

Jim

[alf1096]

Here are the pics of the pump and bracket I have I need the top one. If you have a ps pump like this please post pics so I can see how it goes

[Tx Firefighter]

Alf, that bracket you have is typically a car bracket.

[alf1096]

any idea where I can get the top bracket or any other way to get it bolted up or can I order truck brackets any help is very much appreciated

thanks

[tomatocity]

Originally Posted by alf1096

any idea where I can get the top bracket or any other way to get it bolted up or can I order truck brackets any help is very much appreciated

thanks

I have seen many for sale on the Parts board. I you include 'WTB' (want to buy) in the subject you should get responses.

[Old Yeller 1970]

I have a set of power steering pump brackets off a '71 truck you can have for $10.00 plus shipping.

[alf1096]

I sent you a pm do you have a pic

thanks

[john]

Do you have a short or long water pump? Thats what mine looks like on mine with long pump (1978)

[alf1096]

Here are the pics of the engine that is in the truck now. Like I said I know that it is a 350 and that is about it any help of what year or anything would be helpful


thanks

[Old Yeller 1970]

Just shooting from the hip I'd say that's not the original engine because the alternator is on the right side and the water pump pulley looks like its a long pump. If you can put your hand between the pump and the timing cover its a long pump. The original should have been a short pump.

My brackets came out of a 71 truck with a 350. They will work with the pump you have. We need to make sure you have holes in the right place to mount it first.

About 5 inches below the left side (right side as you look at it) of the water pump should be a bolt hole in the front of the engine block and another 1 1/2 inches below that should be a second bolt hole. If you see only one bolt hole your going to need a 73-87 pump and brackets.

[john]

What . you need is a bracket like this or similar. The ear sticking out the back goes on the front exhaust manifold bolt and I think the other goes to the head or block. That is the only other bracket your setup needs. You will need to change over to short pump with alternator on drivers side to use the other style brackets. As far as I know they will not mix and match. John

[alf1096]

Are these the holes that you are talking about. I dont think I need the bracket that john posted
Old yeller I looked at your car domain pic will you post a pic of your ps pump setup when you get time


thanks

[richierlb]

might just check alangrovecomponents.com , details which setup you have and great products. I have alt and a/c brackets on mine.

[JimKshortstep4x4]

alf1096,

You have the long water pump setup on your engine. If you look at the lower part of the pump on the drivers side there is a casting with a hole in it that the pump swings off of.

John posted pictures of the bracket that you need for the pump you have.

Here is a pic of a long water pump power steering setup.

Jim

[Old Yeller 1970]

First is a pic of the two brackets you need for your pump.

Next is a shot of the one on my truck. You do have the holes in the correct place to use my brackets. One nice thing about the older style brackets is they don't bolt to the exhaust manifold, so if you ever change to headers you don't have to put in a spacer.

The reason John and JimK are posting pics of the other brackets for the pump is because you need to consider the alignment of the pulley on your crankshaft with the pulley on the power steering pump. Since you have along water pump the crankshaft pulley may may not have the right number of grooves. In the third shot you can see that my crankshaft pulley has three groves and the pulley runs off the third one counting from the harmonic ballancer. If you go with the brackets I have, make sure you have a pulley with a groove in the same place.
I'm not sure if John's brackets will work with your pump. I know for a fact that it won't work the other way. That is if you had JimK's pump and tried to use my brackets it won't fit. I know. I tried it last week when I changed pumps and O'Rieleys got me the later model pump.

[Old Yeller 1970]

The pictures loaded up in the wrong order and the "Edit" button is missing. So, pic 3 was supposed to be first and pic 1 was third.

[alf1096]

Is there a bolt on the back of the ps pump to keep tension on the belt?? My ps pump does not have that. My crank pulley has 3 grooves. What year ps pump do I need? Tell me how to send you the money and I will figure it out from there.


Thanks

[Old Yeller 1970]

Here's where the bolt goes to put tension on the pump.
I've PM'ed the info on where to send the money.
You'll be in good shape.

[jmj4]

Originally Posted by Old Yeller 1970

Here's where the bolt goes to put tension on the pump.
I've PM'ed the info on where to send the money.
You'll be in good shape.

Does anyone know the year of the ps pump indicated in the photo? Oreilly/Advance/Napa shows one with the tube almost in the center of the rear of the pump which doesn't work with my brackets.