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1project2many · 12-01-2023, 01:12 PM

There are differences in power steering and alternator brackets that can play havoc with a conversion. If your cylinder heads do not have bolt holes in the face of the head you will not be able to use brackets that fit heads with bolt holes. If your brackets use the lower bolts on the block, the same ones that are used for the OE '55 - '59 truck V8 mounts, it can play havoc with your conversion. If you get a pump and brackets from a vehicle with threads or fittings that do not match your hoses, it could play havoc with your conversion.

It may be possible to help if you provide more details. What engine mounts are you using? Does the LH head have bolt holes in the front? Stock exhaust and intake or aftermarket? Metric or standard threads on the hoses?

Sorry it's such a pain. I've played this game to many times in my own projects....

12-01-2023, 01:12 PM	#3
1project2many Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lakes Region NH Posts: 3,158	Re: SBC Power Steering pump and brackets There are differences in power steering and alternator brackets that can play havoc with a conversion. If your cylinder heads do not have bolt holes in the face of the head you will not be able to use brackets that fit heads with bolt holes. If your brackets use the lower bolts on the block, the same ones that are used for the OE '55 - '59 truck V8 mounts, it can play havoc with your conversion. If you get a pump and brackets from a vehicle with threads or fittings that do not match your hoses, it could play havoc with your conversion. It may be possible to help if you provide more details. What engine mounts are you using? Does the LH head have bolt holes in the front? Stock exhaust and intake or aftermarket? Metric or standard threads on the hoses? Sorry it's such a pain. I've played this game to many times in my own projects....