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Old Mar 4, 2017 | 09:59 PM
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I have a 1979 L48. Does anyone know what size the bolts are that attach Power Steering bracket to the engine block, there are two of them. Please see bracket images. thanks



the two long bolts that bolt the bracket into the front of the block




two bolt holes on front of block
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I have a 1979 L48. Does anyone know what size the bolts are that attach Power Steering bracket to the engine block, there are two of them. Please see bracket images. thanks



the two long bolts that bolt the bracket into the front of the block




two bolt holes on front of block
Answered my own question. Bolts are 3/18 - 16 and 3 1/2 inches long
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Nice work. I was just crawling under my 78 to check for you. Guess it's back to the heater box install for me.
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