1960 v8 power steering bracket ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**slepysal** · 09-02-2009, 01:34 AM

I have a question ( well no duh) So the 60 I'm picking up has a V8 that is mounted with the front "horse shoe " motor mount. The alternator mounts on the left side.This raises a question on how/were to mount the power steering pump.
So what to do ? any ideas?

markeb01 · 09-02-2009, 09:44 PM

Someone else may the perfect answer, but until that comes along - the first thing I'd do it switch the alternator to the passenger side to make room for the power steering pump in the conventional spot (and closer to the p/s box).

Unfortunately I think most power steering pump brkts use the early style motor mount holes in the block. I'd look at the Alan Grove and Zoops options and see if something can be modified to work.
http://www.alangrovecomponents.com/P...ring.htm#small
http://www.zoops.com/InstallInstrucPDFs/8008.pdf

Perhaps something can be adapted behind, in front of, or welded to the horse shoe for attaching the pump. I have the Alan Grove stuff in my 1960. I've been very happy with all of it. There's nothing fancy, but it's solid steel and fits perfect. If something needed to be cut/welded his setup would be easy to modify.

**Captainfab** · 09-03-2009, 12:10 AM

Does the engine have a short water pump or a long one?

**slepysal** · 09-03-2009, 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captainfab

Does the engine have a short water pump or a long one?

it has a short one

1restorick · 09-03-2009, 09:28 PM

Sal, I really like these power steering pump brackets from March Performance. They mount to the water pump on the driver's side and raise the pump away from your factory front motor mount. Here's a link for the short water pump model: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MCH-20112/

The prices for these brackets have climbed some since I bought mine. They are high quality and include all hardware. I also really like the ease of adjustment.

Sincerely,
Rick

**Captainfab** · 09-04-2009, 12:35 AM

The one you linked to appears to bolt to the lower front mount holes as most SWP P/S brackets do. Or am I seeing this wrong?

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1restorick

Sal, I really like these power steering pump brackets from March Performance. They mount to the water pump on the driver's side and raise the pump away from your factory front motor mount. Here's a link for the short water pump model: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MCH-20112/

The prices for these brackets have climbed some since I bought mine. They are high quality and include all hardware. I also really like the ease of adjustment.

Sincerely,
Rick

**slepysal** · 09-04-2009, 12:13 PM

Well looks like the only choice is to off the horseshoe and install some side mounts. Thanks guys

**Captainfab** · 09-05-2009, 12:00 AM

You could switch to a long water pump, but I couldn't say for sure if the steering pump would clear the front mount.

Do you know any good welders/fabricators. If I were closer I could modify that front mount to accept a steering pump.

09-02-2009, 01:34 AM	#1
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	1960 v8 power steering bracket ? I have a question ( well no duh) So the 60 I'm picking up has a V8 that is mounted with the front "horse shoe " motor mount. The alternator mounts on the left side.This raises a question on how/were to mount the power steering pump. So what to do ? any ideas? __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

09-02-2009, 09:44 PM	#2
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: 1960 v8 power steering bracket ? Someone else may the perfect answer, but until that comes along - the first thing I'd do it switch the alternator to the passenger side to make room for the power steering pump in the conventional spot (and closer to the p/s box). Unfortunately I think most power steering pump brkts use the early style motor mount holes in the block. I'd look at the Alan Grove and Zoops options and see if something can be modified to work. http://www.alangrovecomponents.com/P...ring.htm#small http://www.zoops.com/InstallInstrucPDFs/8008.pdf Perhaps something can be adapted behind, in front of, or welded to the horse shoe for attaching the pump. I have the Alan Grove stuff in my 1960. I've been very happy with all of it. There's nothing fancy, but it's solid steel and fits perfect. If something needed to be cut/welded his setup would be easy to modify.

09-03-2009, 12:10 AM	#3
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: 1960 v8 power steering bracket ? Does the engine have a short water pump or a long one? __________________ 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

09-03-2009, 09:28 PM	#5
1restorick Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South West Pennsylvania Posts: 164	Re: 1960 v8 power steering bracket ? Sal, I really like these power steering pump brackets from March Performance. They mount to the water pump on the driver's side and raise the pump away from your factory front motor mount. Here's a link for the short water pump model: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MCH-20112/ The prices for these brackets have climbed some since I bought mine. They are high quality and include all hardware. I also really like the ease of adjustment. Sincerely, Rick __________________ RED RUMBLE 1963 C10 Chevy Truck Owned since 1984

09-04-2009, 12:13 PM	#7
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: 1960 v8 power steering bracket ? Well looks like the only choice is to off the horseshoe and install some side mounts. Thanks guys __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

09-05-2009, 12:00 AM	#8
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: 1960 v8 power steering bracket ? You could switch to a long water pump, but I couldn't say for sure if the steering pump would clear the front mount. Do you know any good welders/fabricators. If I were closer I could modify that front mount to accept a steering pump. __________________ 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



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