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71BB_LWB · 10-03-2002, 01:14 AM

I am looking for a source for the power steering pump brackets for a 71 big block, also what pumps (years) will fit work on this application. any help would be appreciated.
thanks,
Dan

Hooter · 10-03-2002, 01:18 AM

try RV's with big blocks might be an untapped resource, might even be lucky and find a tilt column

71BB_LWB · 10-03-2002, 01:25 AM

Is the original pump a remote resivour? I found one from a motorhome today but the tube was twisted going into the back of the pump. It was remote res without the res. He wanted $75 for it.
I'm new to trucks, I have a 70 elcamino and 66 chevelle so I know enough about the A body, I'm starting over with this 71.
Thanks for the responses.
Dan

BobbyK · 10-03-2002, 04:45 AM

I got this at a junk yard from a 68 or 69 Suburban.The engine was gone so I don't know what it was attached to.I got this for sale in the parts forum.http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=25901

Pont · 10-03-2002, 05:00 AM

71 big block should be a long water pump and easy enough to find P/S brackets for. If nothing else, you can get them from the dealer. I bought mine with a pump on Ebay for $27. I see that someone sells LWP P/S brackets on Ebay all the time for a starting price of $32.95. The SWP brackets are harder to get but I think the same guy has them available starting at $44.95

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1865023424

I also didn't think that 71 had the remote res. Pump and res should be together.

71BB_LWB · 10-03-2002, 10:00 AM

Thanks for the replys!

Pont, it's my understanding that all big blocks are short water pumps, can anyone correct me? I know mine IS a short water pump. ( I had to replace it when I bought the truck)
There must be someone that has done this conversion and was unable to find the parts used?

Thanks again,
Dan

1-PU70 · 10-03-2002, 10:06 AM

You can still buy the pump with the houseing for the BB's. I got one for my 72 from AutoZone I think for $59. They have it with or without the res.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-03-2002, 10:09 AM

All of the trucks in this searies from 67-72 that had came origanally with any V-8 (Small Block or Big Block) had SHORT water pumps. The brackets that are on that e-bay link are for the long water pump. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

Pont · 10-03-2002, 12:29 PM

Good info Wes, I had thought that all GM had went to long pump in 69 like they did in passenger cars. The big block in my truck came out of a 66 Chevelle and was originally a short water pump. It's using a long pump now so when I added power steering, I had to buy P/S brackets for the long pump, of course.

71BB_LWB · 10-03-2002, 10:27 PM

ttt

Rod · 10-04-2002, 12:05 AM

Stock stuff for the BB looks like this set up.

**PICKMUP** · 10-04-2002, 03:26 AM

Nice stuff, Rod...68-72 truck only (a few Chevelles)! That setup is not cheap...but there are a few around for sale for those who really care enough to run the very best...or something like that.

71BB_LWB · 10-04-2002, 07:58 AM

Thanks Rod! Now I know what I'm looking for.

I'm curious as to what others have done to complete this swap,
is there an alternative to running the original setup on a BB?
I want to keep this a low cost driver, so inexpensive and reliable
are my goals. But I will spend the money on new parts if I must.

Thanks again for all the great information.
Dan

Bill72BB · 10-04-2002, 11:11 AM

71BB
You might check with Desert Rat he might have what you are looking for.

Bill

Orence1 · 10-04-2002, 04:06 PM

I just bought the PS pump brackets from Micah (Desert Rat). They are what you would find in a BB Chevelle with a long water pump. Allows you to use a pump with the built in resevoir. I believe that Micah told me he had some sets left. Good luck.
Larry

10-03-2002, 01:14 AM	#1
71BB_LWB Thread Killer! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Chandler, Arizona Posts: 235	Power Steering Pump Brackets... I am looking for a source for the power steering pump brackets for a 71 big block, also what pumps (years) will fit work on this application. any help would be appreciated. thanks, Dan

10-03-2002, 01:18 AM	#2
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10-03-2002, 04:45 AM	#4
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,772	I got this at a junk yard from a 68 or 69 Suburban.The engine was gone so I don't know what it was attached to.I got this for sale in the parts forum.http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=25901 __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE Last edited by BobbyK; 10-03-2002 at 04:47 AM.

10-03-2002, 05:00 AM	#5
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	71 big block should be a long water pump and easy enough to find P/S brackets for. If nothing else, you can get them from the dealer. I bought mine with a pump on Ebay for $27. I see that someone sells LWP P/S brackets on Ebay all the time for a starting price of $32.95. The SWP brackets are harder to get but I think the same guy has them available starting at $44.95 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1865023424 I also didn't think that 71 had the remote res. Pump and res should be together. __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"

10-03-2002, 10:06 AM	#7
1-PU70 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 1,036	You can still buy the pump with the houseing for the BB's. I got one for my 72 from AutoZone I think for $59. They have it with or without the res. __________________ 1970 CST/10 402,700R4,3:73 posi,AC,PS,PB,TLT,PW,Buckets with heaters

10-03-2002, 01:25 AM	#3
71BB_LWB Thread Killer! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Chandler, Arizona Posts: 235	Is the original pump a remote resivour? I found one from a motorhome today but the tube was twisted going into the back of the pump. It was remote res without the res. He wanted $75 for it. I'm new to trucks, I have a 70 elcamino and 66 chevelle so I know enough about the A body, I'm starting over with this 71. Thanks for the responses. Dan

10-03-2002, 10:00 AM	#6
71BB_LWB Thread Killer! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Chandler, Arizona Posts: 235	Thanks for the replys! Pont, it's my understanding that all big blocks are short water pumps, can anyone correct me? I know mine IS a short water pump. ( I had to replace it when I bought the truck) There must be someone that has done this conversion and was unable to find the parts used? Thanks again, Dan

10-03-2002, 10:09 AM	#8
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10-03-2002, 12:29 PM	#9
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	Good info Wes, I had thought that all GM had went to long pump in 69 like they did in passenger cars. The big block in my truck came out of a 66 Chevelle and was originally a short water pump. It's using a long pump now so when I added power steering, I had to buy P/S brackets for the long pump, of course. __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"

10-03-2002, 10:27 PM	#10
71BB_LWB Thread Killer! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Chandler, Arizona Posts: 235	ttt

10-04-2002, 12:05 AM	#11
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Stock stuff for the BB looks like this set up. Attached Images __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

10-04-2002, 03:26 AM	#12
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,158	BB PS $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Nice stuff, Rod...68-72 truck only (a few Chevelles)! That setup is not cheap...but there are a few around for sale for those who really care enough to run the very best...or something like that. __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170

10-04-2002, 07:58 AM	#13
71BB_LWB Thread Killer! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Chandler, Arizona Posts: 235	Thanks Rod! Now I know what I'm looking for. I'm curious as to what others have done to complete this swap, is there an alternative to running the original setup on a BB? I want to keep this a low cost driver, so inexpensive and reliable are my goals. But I will spend the money on new parts if I must. Thanks again for all the great information. Dan

10-04-2002, 11:11 AM	#14
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10-04-2002, 04:06 PM	#15
Orence1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 548	I just bought the PS pump brackets from Micah (Desert Rat). They are what you would find in a BB Chevelle with a long water pump. Allows you to use a pump with the built in resevoir. I believe that Micah told me he had some sets left. Good luck. Larry



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