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rddaves54 · 02-13-2009, 07:54 PM

I have pulled the engine and transmission today. I would like to ask if anyone knows what this bracket in the picture is for it is on the right side and above the starter? The torque converter do I need to fill it before I put it on the engine or wait until the engine and transmission are back in the truck?

I am replacing the housing seal and the front pump seal and filter. Is there anything else that needs to be replaced while I have the transmission out?

Have the Felpro ks2600 kit coming Monday and will start to replace the engine gaskets. I am thinking about timing chain and water pump not sure?

The inline filter in the picture is that normal or was the filter added later. I was thinking that a rubber hose connected the metal line to the fuel pump but now there is a filter. Is that alright?

Here are some pictures

Bus Ted Knuckle · 02-13-2009, 08:13 PM

Don't know what the bracket is.

Yes fill the converter before installing it.

Timing chain, you might as well check out since it is easy to get to.

That is an add on filter, sounds like you have a good plan!

Sinister · 02-13-2009, 08:40 PM

If your going to pull the oil pan, might want to install a new oil pump while you're at it.

theyammieguy · 02-13-2009, 08:55 PM

Wonder if that bracket is some sort of gaurd for tranny cooler lines.

Longhorn Man · 02-13-2009, 11:46 PM

you should plan on getting a new timing chain. I wouldn't bother with a new oil pump unless your oil pressure was low, but then you probably have other problems too.
If the converter is new/rebuilt, then dump a bottle of ATF in it. If you remove the old one, and put it back in the tranny, then don't bother, it has 3 or 4 in it already.
Been a while since I messed with a chevy fuel pump, you want that filter on the pump to carb side, not on the pump to tank side. nothing wrong with having it, actually a very good idea.

**Joesjunk** · 02-13-2009, 11:55 PM

I have only seen those brackets on 72's with small block engines. Is yours a 72? They were on both side I believe. The only thing I can think of that they might be for is to direct air on to the exhaust manifolds to try to keep them cool??? They have a curve to them at the rear. Now thats just my guess, I have never been able to find out anything about them either. They make changing the spark plus a real pain! Most of them have been removed and thrown away.

rddaves54 · 02-18-2009, 05:21 PM

How do I check to see if water pump is bad?

I am getting a timing chain but how would I check to see if I need to replace the gears also?

Hope to replace all these things, with seals and gaskets this weekend!!

cdowns · 02-18-2009, 05:43 PM

timing chains come as a set with the gears

NYC-10 · 02-18-2009, 05:52 PM

might as well throw in a cam and lifters while your at it

02-13-2009, 07:54 PM	#1
rddaves54 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbia SC Posts: 231	pulled engine/transmission today I have pulled the engine and transmission today. I would like to ask if anyone knows what this bracket in the picture is for it is on the right side and above the starter? The torque converter do I need to fill it before I put it on the engine or wait until the engine and transmission are back in the truck? I am replacing the housing seal and the front pump seal and filter. Is there anything else that needs to be replaced while I have the transmission out? Have the Felpro ks2600 kit coming Monday and will start to replace the engine gaskets. I am thinking about timing chain and water pump not sure? The inline filter in the picture is that normal or was the filter added later. I was thinking that a rubber hose connected the metal line to the fuel pump but now there is a filter. Is that alright? Here are some pictures Attached Images

02-13-2009, 08:13 PM	#2
Bus Ted Knuckle Son of a gun Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hot Springs, Arkansas Posts: 1,636	Re: pulled engine/transmission today Don't know what the bracket is. Yes fill the converter before installing it. Timing chain, you might as well check out since it is easy to get to. That is an add on filter, sounds like you have a good plan! __________________ Bill BEATERS ARE NEATER

02-13-2009, 08:40 PM	#3
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: pulled engine/transmission today If your going to pull the oil pan, might want to install a new oil pump while you're at it. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

02-13-2009, 08:55 PM	#4
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02-13-2009, 11:46 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: pulled engine/transmission today you should plan on getting a new timing chain. I wouldn't bother with a new oil pump unless your oil pressure was low, but then you probably have other problems too. If the converter is new/rebuilt, then dump a bottle of ATF in it. If you remove the old one, and put it back in the tranny, then don't bother, it has 3 or 4 in it already. Been a while since I messed with a chevy fuel pump, you want that filter on the pump to carb side, not on the pump to tank side. nothing wrong with having it, actually a very good idea.

02-13-2009, 11:55 PM	#6
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,693	Re: pulled engine/transmission today I have only seen those brackets on 72's with small block engines. Is yours a 72? They were on both side I believe. The only thing I can think of that they might be for is to direct air on to the exhaust manifolds to try to keep them cool??? They have a curve to them at the rear. Now thats just my guess, I have never been able to find out anything about them either. They make changing the spark plus a real pain! Most of them have been removed and thrown away. __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

02-18-2009, 05:21 PM	#7
rddaves54 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbia SC Posts: 231	Re: pulled engine/transmission today How do I check to see if water pump is bad? I am getting a timing chain but how would I check to see if I need to replace the gears also? Hope to replace all these things, with seals and gaskets this weekend!!

02-18-2009, 05:43 PM	#8
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: pulled engine/transmission today timing chains come as a set with the gears __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

02-18-2009, 05:52 PM	#9
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