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CVA59 · 11-21-2010, 06:34 PM

Hey guys, I have a all original 283 with the original heads (no holes). I am looking to adapt a power steering pump to this motor and eventually an AC compressor. What are you guys doing as far as brackets on motors like mine with no holes in the front of the heads?
Thanks

**DPowers** · 11-21-2010, 06:54 PM

SWP PS setup- off of the engine mount and lower block.
You could have the heads drilled and tapped.
A/C was an option, so there has to be some way to mount the A/C.

or- you could put a set of 305 HO heads on it... heard that it is a good fit- want to try it on the next one.

Rich 5150 69 · 11-21-2010, 07:13 PM

Do a google search for pics...http://www.google.com/images?client=...w=1226&bih=606

**Captainfab** · 11-22-2010, 02:03 AM

Pretty much any pre-68 passenger car small block power steering pump assembly will work. Probably the easiest power steering bracket to find for a small block with a short water pump is for the '69-'72 pickup. There were a couple variations, but they all bolt to the front of the block and over to the one motor mount bolt. They can be found here in the '67-'72 classifieds and on ebay both used and repro. That is if you can't find anything locally.

1restorick · 11-22-2010, 07:23 AM

The automotive aftermarket also has you covered on this. March Performance makes a nice Power Steering Pump Mounting Bracket:

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MCH-20112/

You could also look at the steel brackets offered by Alan Grove:

http://www.alangrovecomponents.com/

Sincerely,
Rick

CVA59 · 11-22-2010, 09:37 AM

Thanks for all the info guys. I am sure i will be able to come up with something from the resources you have provided.

11-21-2010, 06:34 PM	#1
CVA59 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Longview, Texas Posts: 775	Power Steering Question Hey guys, I have a all original 283 with the original heads (no holes). I am looking to adapt a power steering pump to this motor and eventually an AC compressor. What are you guys doing as far as brackets on motors like mine with no holes in the front of the heads? Thanks __________________ Zack www.23t.weebly.com _________________________________

11-21-2010, 06:54 PM	#2
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,442	Re: Power Steering Question SWP PS setup- off of the engine mount and lower block. You could have the heads drilled and tapped. A/C was an option, so there has to be some way to mount the A/C. or- you could put a set of 305 HO heads on it... heard that it is a good fit- want to try it on the next one. Attached Images __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556 Last edited by DPowers; 11-21-2010 at 06:56 PM.

11-21-2010, 07:13 PM	#3
Rich 5150 69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Galt, Calif Posts: 2,437	Re: Power Steering Question Do a google search for pics...http://www.google.com/images?client=...w=1226&bih=606 __________________ `64 C10 vortec 350/350/373 posi `69 RS/SS 350/350/308 `37 Ford 406/350/324 traclock `68 Dart 370/904/323 suregrip

11-22-2010, 02:03 AM	#4
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: Power Steering Question Pretty much any pre-68 passenger car small block power steering pump assembly will work. Probably the easiest power steering bracket to find for a small block with a short water pump is for the '69-'72 pickup. There were a couple variations, but they all bolt to the front of the block and over to the one motor mount bolt. They can be found here in the '67-'72 classifieds and on ebay both used and repro. That is if you can't find anything locally. __________________ 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

11-22-2010, 07:23 AM	#5
1restorick Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South West Pennsylvania Posts: 163	Re: Power Steering Question The automotive aftermarket also has you covered on this. March Performance makes a nice Power Steering Pump Mounting Bracket: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MCH-20112/ You could also look at the steel brackets offered by Alan Grove: http://www.alangrovecomponents.com/ Sincerely, Rick __________________ RED RUMBLE 1963 C10 Chevy Truck Owned since 1984

11-22-2010, 09:37 AM	#6
CVA59 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Longview, Texas Posts: 775	Re: Power Steering Question Thanks for all the info guys. I am sure i will be able to come up with something from the resources you have provided. __________________ Zack www.23t.weebly.com _________________________________



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