Power steering pump bracket-normal?

Flatcap · Sep 21, 2022

So after many moons, I'm about to start replacing the header gaskets but have noticed this strangely welded power steering pump bracket which I'm almost certain ain't stock! With nothing to refer to has the previous owner just adapted this to fit after replacing the old factory manifolds?
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PlayingWithTBI · Sep 21, 2022

Flatcap said:
With nothing to refer to has the previous owner just adapted this to fit after replacing the old factory manifolds?

Yep. Some headers come with a spacer which makes it so you can reuse the original exhaust manifold stud. Otherwise you can get creative, like the PO did. I went a different route and used a small bolt for the PS pump bracket with header bolts.

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AuroraGirl · Sep 21, 2022

if you dont rely on the later aluminum brackets for the accessories then use a universal SBC head or block mount bracket and shim to get the pulley lined up.
On the later brackets, do they ahve that problem still?

Dropped88 · Sep 21, 2022

PlayingWithTBI said:
Yep. Some headers come with a spacer which makes it so you can reuse the original exhaust manifold stud. Otherwise you can get creative, like the PO did. I went a different route and used a small bolt for the PS pump bracket with header bolts.

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I really like that idea

Flatcap · Sep 22, 2022

Thanks once again lads! Appreciated.

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