smog pump
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Racer
Joined: Oct 2013
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From: las vegas nv
smog pump
replaced the smog pump on my 85 with another, and runs fine question is the alternator bracket doesnt fit it is about a 1/2 inch off, will it be okay to run with out the bracket, or should i modify a bracket, i checked everything and it seems ok
Melting Slicks
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From: AZ
Unsure which bracket you mean. The aft one reduces vibration and all that goes along with it. Frankly, it may be okay w/o, but I figure the GM bean counters wouldn't allow ANY parts that weren't necessary, according to engineering.
Ensure you're putting it back on the right way, too.
1/2" is a lot on that short sucker!
Ensure you're putting it back on the right way, too.
1/2" is a lot on that short sucker!
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Racer
Joined: Oct 2013
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From: las vegas nv
yeah its the top wishbonebracket connceting the alternator and the pump, i took everything apart even down to the support bracket and re-traced my steps maybe got back alittle room but not much, i am gonna try and improvise something, does anybody know if the have the support bracket that goes from the intake to the pump?
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Racer
Joined: Oct 2013
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From: las vegas nv
yeah got one from pat, it was to wide and snapped the mounting bracket, pat ( who has a heart of gold, sent me another pump with the mouting bracket off and 85 went right in, im gonna play around again and retrace my senior moments to triple check i did it right, if not ill just got to lowes or home depot get some actual metal and form a bracket...
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Racer
Joined: Oct 2013
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From: las vegas nv
Well loosened the belt ,pulled the pulley off the pump , attached the alternator brace to te pump, a little pull with a screw driver down on the alternator ...and presto the aarp member is back I business , man it's a bitch getting old...thanks again rverybody