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Old Sep 30, 2010 | 07:55 PM
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need help with a bracket on 87 carbed engine

Ok so I've owned this car - 87 T/A 3054 bbl since 91 and have put two motors in it a 350 then a 383 , a couple years ago I sold it to my son and he overheated it so he pulled the heads and its almost back together except this one bracket - can anyone tell me what it attaches too? Im in the i cant remember S&$% mode and it plan looks wrong the motor is V-belts and a serp alternator only with air pump, PS and A/c please help an old guy out. my son cant remember either!
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Old Oct 1, 2010 | 03:43 PM
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Re: need help with a bracket on 87 carbed engine

I think I may have a few photos of this belt setup at home on my camera. Subscribing to this thead to remind myself to check
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Old Oct 1, 2010 | 05:42 PM
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Re: need help with a bracket on 87 carbed engine

The ear on the side bolts to the drivers side exhaust manifold at the front, the other bolt at the bottom goes to the front of the block down by the oil pan. The slot lines up with the stud on the back of the power steering pump.
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Old Oct 2, 2010 | 07:08 AM
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I agree
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Old Oct 6, 2010 | 02:40 PM
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Re: need help with a bracket on 87 carbed engine

that sounds right to me too - been too long to remember! sure wish this was a serp setup - thanks guys!
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