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Old 04-08-2015, 09:35 AM   #1
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Question p/s mounting w/ headers....how to?

I have a '71 c10 that i drag race exclusivley that has oem p/s with long water pump brackets, trying to figure out how to mount the pump. I have the oem cradle the pump sits in and the slotted adjuster bracket with three holes that mounts to the front of the pump, but dont have the one piece that attaches to the exhaust manifold bolt. Dont even know if it would help if i had it because im running long tube headers? Anyone else run into this problem or know how to remedy it?
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Old 04-08-2015, 09:48 AM   #2
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Re: p/s mounting w/ headers....how to?

Not for sure if it matters on the Long Water pump, but my bracket runs over to the Motor mount not the header, maybe you can find one of those , I run a short water pump,
I do not know if there are two different brackets for a LWP or SWP??
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Old 04-08-2015, 05:24 PM   #3
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Re: p/s mounting w/ headers....how to?

Or, you could go to manual steering since you just go in a straight line and pick up a few more horses...
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Old 04-09-2015, 11:06 AM   #4
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Re: p/s mounting w/ headers....how to?

Thought about that to hamjet but these trucks are hard as hell to turn w/ no P/S, all that weight i guess.
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2012 best 1/8- 7.70 @ 87mph 1.70 60' (lil better)
2013 best 7.39
2014 best-7.38

New for 2013-strange rear coilovers, headman 1-3/4 headers, 5.13 r&p, .060 aluminum bed floor, 15x14 holeshots w/ 31x18.5 hoosier dot pro's, 15x4 holeshots w/ 26x5.5 m/t skinnies and 200+#'s in body weight loss & 6 point cage
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Old 04-09-2015, 11:23 AM   #5
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Re: p/s mounting w/ headers....how to?

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Thought about that to hamjet but these trucks are hard as hell to turn w/ no P/S, all that weight i guess.
They are not really that bad to stear if you have manual steering. If you have a power steering gear and the pump isn't working, then, yes, any vehicle is hard to turn. with the correct manual gear box, they aren't that bad though. Would be also be easier to steer in the pits and returning to a pit if the motor was at a low idle or not running.
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Old 04-09-2015, 11:43 AM   #6
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Re: p/s mounting w/ headers....how to?

One could easily fab a bracket that went from motor mount to stud in the back of the pump out of ½" steel tubing. The rear stud on mine is far away from the headers.

The SWP mount I have doesn't have a rear mount. It is a cradle type.

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Old 04-09-2015, 12:00 PM   #7
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Re: p/s mounting w/ headers....how to?

BrianG I didnt realize that a manual box would be easier to turn than a power unit thats not working. I wounder what all a person would have to change to utilize a manual box.....linkages and otherwise?
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385 ci 4 bolt (4.040 bore), scat 6.0" forged h beams,scat forged crank 3.750, speed pro 5cc flat top, clevite bearings, .039 head gaskets,comp xr288hr 110* 288/294adv. 236/242@.50 555/576 lift, pbm hyd roller lifters, chad spiers 215cc imp. heads , comp 1.6 roler rockers, comp magnum push rods, edelbrock victor jr. single plane intake p&p (1206 gasket matched), quickfuel 750R DP , th 350 trans, 5.14 gear, 3000 stall

2012 best 1/8- 7.70 @ 87mph 1.70 60' (lil better)
2013 best 7.39
2014 best-7.38

New for 2013-strange rear coilovers, headman 1-3/4 headers, 5.13 r&p, .060 aluminum bed floor, 15x14 holeshots w/ 31x18.5 hoosier dot pro's, 15x4 holeshots w/ 26x5.5 m/t skinnies and 200+#'s in body weight loss & 6 point cage
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Old 04-09-2015, 12:06 PM   #8
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Re: p/s mounting w/ headers....how to?

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BrianG I didnt realize that a manual box would be easier to turn than a power unit thats not working. I wounder what all a person would have to change to utilize a manual box.....linkages and otherwise?
Yeah, I have one parts truck with manual steering and it's not all that bad to steer it. Don't get me wrong. For a daily driver, I would prefer power steering. For a drag car(truck) though, I think manual would have its advantages.

As far as what is needed, I'm sure that other members would be able to give a more accurate response. You might find someone who would be willing to do a swap.
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