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dmgibbs · 02-19-2014, 10:50 PM

I have just finished installing a 77 corvette motor in my 66 pickup and added power steering.
The alt. belt is close to the power steering pump and it rubs on the cap. So the only thing I can do is move the alt. to the Passenger side. Where can I find a bracket that will work?
Also what is the difference between the long shaft and short shaft on the water pump they look the same. I did not see any difference. When I went to my local parts house They wanted to know what I had.

firemanjimtfd · 02-19-2014, 11:00 PM

Long water pump is 7 1/4" and short is 5 5/8" from engine block to where fan mounts on water pump hub. Pulleys and brackets are all different for each

**Captainfab** · 02-20-2014, 02:24 AM

The Corvette's had basically a short water pump, but the flange is 3/16" farther out from the block than a typical '55-'72 truck or '55-'68 car short pump. It is not uncommon with the short water pumps for the alt belt to be close or touch the PS pump with belt flex/bounce. I've never had a problem with it. If you're set on moving the alt to the passenger side with a short water pump, look here for the brackets.

http://www.alangrovecomponents.com

dmgibbs · 02-20-2014, 11:57 AM

Thanks for the info that is just what I needed.

**contagious102** · 02-20-2014, 12:03 PM

Just bought a ALT. and Power steering bracket from them last week.Good Stuff.!!!!!!!!!!

02-19-2014, 10:50 PM	#1
dmgibbs Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Mount Olive Alabama Posts: 16	Alt. Bracket I have just finished installing a 77 corvette motor in my 66 pickup and added power steering. The alt. belt is close to the power steering pump and it rubs on the cap. So the only thing I can do is move the alt. to the Passenger side. Where can I find a bracket that will work? Also what is the difference between the long shaft and short shaft on the water pump they look the same. I did not see any difference. When I went to my local parts house They wanted to know what I had.

02-19-2014, 11:00 PM	#2
firemanjimtfd Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Sapulpa Oklahoma Posts: 197	Re: Alt. Bracket Long water pump is 7 1/4" and short is 5 5/8" from engine block to where fan mounts on water pump hub. Pulleys and brackets are all different for each

02-20-2014, 02:24 AM	#3
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: Alt. Bracket The Corvette's had basically a short water pump, but the flange is 3/16" farther out from the block than a typical '55-'72 truck or '55-'68 car short pump. It is not uncommon with the short water pumps for the alt belt to be close or touch the PS pump with belt flex/bounce. I've never had a problem with it. If you're set on moving the alt to the passenger side with a short water pump, look here for the brackets. http://www.alangrovecomponents.com __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

02-20-2014, 11:57 AM	#4
dmgibbs Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Mount Olive Alabama Posts: 16	Re: Alt. Bracket Thanks for the info that is just what I needed.

02-20-2014, 12:03 PM	#5
contagious102 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Semmes,Al. Posts: 407	Re: Alt. Bracket Just bought a ALT. and Power steering bracket from them last week.Good Stuff.!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Go Fast and Have Fun.!! My pro street build, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551185



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