Bracket Identification

[schovil69]

I thought this went with the power steering brackets on the '70 SBC I'm working on. After searching and reading five pages of threads here on power steering brackets I'm not so certain anymore. That's five pages of threads, by the way, not a thread with five pages. There are a LOT of bracket threads on this site.

Stamping on the bracket is 332784. There's also a "IM" with a taller "T" in between the "I" and the "M". I only have the one photo to work with right now, will get another angle tonight. If anyone recognizes it before I can get that photo the information would be much appreciated.

[Palf70Step]

I think that is part of the engine torque strap setup that was installed on the 70 (and older?? ) vehicles to help keep the motor mounts from breaking.

Edit, found some ole pics in my stash..

[schovil69]

Yup, that's it. It's quite beefy for an accessory bracket. Thanks for the information, photos, and Engine Lift Stop Instruction Sheet. I have the cables and will be installing them.

[Accelo]

These were installed as part of a safety recall. When the motor mount failed the motor would lift and sometimes jam the throttle. Typically happened at WOT. It is also the reason GM, and others, went to a cable throttle instead of steel linkage.

[Steeveedee]

Use interlocking motor mounts and toss that nasty cable setup!

[Accelo]

I agree with Steeveedee.
I'm quite sure all the modern mounts have the interlocks built in.
However some like it OEM stock.

[Steeveedee]

In '72 I bought a '69 Camaro RS off the used car lot of the dealer where I used to work. First thing I did was rod it some, and the motor mounts were shot. Interlocking motor mounts under warranty!

[Stocker]

Originally Posted by Accelo

When the motor mount failed the motor would lift and sometimes jam the throttle. Typically happened at WOT.

Had that happen with my old '65 Corvette (327/365). Made for very interesting launches. Don't judge, I was only 19 at the time.

Never knew what caused it..... only learned about the motor mount issues years after I traded the 'Vette.

[schovil69]

Originally Posted by Stocker

... my old '65 Corvette (327/365)...I traded the 'Vette.

My all time favorite, right there, in coupe form. And I still do not have one.

[Stocker]

Originally Posted by schovil69

My all time favorite, right there, in coupe form. And I still do not have one.

My '65 was a roadster. Not to rub salt into that open wound but years later I lucked into a '66 Coupe (327/350) with factory A/C. Sold it when we bought our home in 1976. Back then, used Corvettes were plentiful & cheap, and I was a young man with a steady job. I poured everything into my cars. Always thought I would buy another one some day, but prices have kept me from it.

[Accelo]

Originally Posted by Stocker

Had that happen with my old '65 Corvette (327/365). Made for very interesting launches. Don't judge, I was only 19 at the time.
Never knew what caused it..... only learned about the motor mount issues years after I traded the 'Vette.

Reversing the throttle rod will do the same thing as it can hit the bottom of the air cleaner where it extends beyond the carburetor. The threaded portion, of the rod, should be on the firewall side.
Don't ask me how I know.
Cheers.

[schovil69]

Originally Posted by Stocker

My '65 was a roadster. Not to rub salt into that open wound but years later I lucked into a '66 Coupe (327/350) with factory A/C. Sold it when we bought our home in 1976. Back then, used Corvettes were plentiful & cheap, and I was a young man with a steady job. I poured everything into my cars. Always thought I would buy another one some day, but prices have kept me from it.

Oh, I figured you had good reason and times were definitely different then...back before prices went through the roof. Cools cars, fo sho!

[Accelo]

I have the Corvette I purchased when I was 19. I am in my 60's now.
Guess I don't sell many cars/trucks. LOL.
Cheers

[Stocker]

Originally Posted by Accelo

I have the Corvette I purchased when I was 19. I am in my 60's now.
Guess I don't sell many cars/trucks. LOL.
Cheers

Wish I could say the same..... but I have no place to keep extra vehicles. Also, I needed the money to buy a home, to raise a growing family.

[schovil69]

It just occurred to me that this bracket looks pretty good, no clean up required and it's been on the pickup for at least the 20 years this pickup has been in the family. Does anyone know what type of steel this bracket is made with?

[425HP409]

When the motor mount broke and you either gave it hard throttle or were turning a corner and gassed it to complete the turn, the engine would lift up and the throttle rod would jam against the metal 4 wire spark plug wire loom at the left rear of the engine. A quick fix before they had better mounts was to bend the wire loom away from the throttle rod after replacing the mount. The cable engine stops came out as a fix from the dealers in 1968.

[Accelo]

It happened to Fords also. My friends mother had the throttle stick in a 390 powered wagon. She was going over 40mph when she put it in park!