PS and A/C brackets
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Melting Slicks
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PS and A/C brackets
Hi there
While I'm rebuilding the motor in my mostly original 73 L48, I am trying to correct some of the little errors from a previous owner's rebuild. When I took off the PS, alternator and A/C brackets, 3 of the 4 water pump bolts had to come out. Were some of them supposed to be stud headed bolts? I can't imagine the guys on the GM engine line leaving 3 of them out for the bracket guys, nor can I see them being taken out later and possibly disturbing the water pump gaskets. The spacers on the alternator bracket were not correct looking, either. Anybody have a picture or diagram of how all the accessory brackets are supposed to be installed?
Thanks in advance
Joe
While I'm rebuilding the motor in my mostly original 73 L48, I am trying to correct some of the little errors from a previous owner's rebuild. When I took off the PS, alternator and A/C brackets, 3 of the 4 water pump bolts had to come out. Were some of them supposed to be stud headed bolts? I can't imagine the guys on the GM engine line leaving 3 of them out for the bracket guys, nor can I see them being taken out later and possibly disturbing the water pump gaskets. The spacers on the alternator bracket were not correct looking, either. Anybody have a picture or diagram of how all the accessory brackets are supposed to be installed?
Thanks in advance
Joe
