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Old May 6, 2018 | 08:40 PM
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Does the bracket that "houses" the pump need to be removed to take the pump out? Thanks!
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I found that to be the case. I couldn't figure out how to do it otherwise, but it came out fine with the bracket included. This was on an 80.
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this is the pump off my 73, it shows the bracket that holds it to the front of the motor and the pump will lift off this bracket if the bracket is still bolted to the block. I thought there was a long bolt that went thru the pump and bracket both but its not, there is a stud on the pump just loosen the nut, I can get you more pix if you want cuz this stuff is just sitting on my workbench.
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yes, i just did it last week on my 68. I didnt ave enough movement to tilt it out while its attached the to motor

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Thanks for the replies. Maybe I made the job a lot harder than I thought, but I thought it would be quick and easy...never the case on old cars
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