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JimKshortstep4x4 · 03-09-2014, 07:40 PM

I had a similar problem on my 65 SS which has the same PS bracket as yours. When I installed the 400 SBC with an 8" diameter damper I ended up grinding the bracket just enough for clearance as it looked like the bracket would be strong enough after I removed the material. I reworked the bracket in 1993 and the car has been driven on a regular basis during the summer since then without any problems.

This may not be the best solution but it works for me and no one ever notices the bracket at the many car shows the car is entered into.

Jim

03-09-2014, 07:40 PM	#3
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Power Steering Problem 72 GMC I had a similar problem on my 65 SS which has the same PS bracket as yours. When I installed the 400 SBC with an 8" diameter damper I ended up grinding the bracket just enough for clearance as it looked like the bracket would be strong enough after I removed the material. I reworked the bracket in 1993 and the car has been driven on a regular basis during the summer since then without any problems. This may not be the best solution but it works for me and no one ever notices the bracket at the many car shows the car is entered into. Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC