That’s exactly what happened to me when I was getting ready to install the power steering pump on the 350 small block in Diana’s ’39 Chevy. The brackets I planned to use brought the pump down too low on the engine, and the power steering pump pulley interfered with the lines running to the power rack.

I tried several combinations of pumps and brackets from various model Chevy cars & trucks. No Luck! I even tried a small remote reservoir pump a la Corvette with no luck.

That’s when I logged onto Alan Grove Components website. There it was! The exact bracket that I needed! I called and spoke with Gregg, and he assured me that it would work. He was right!

The package arrived and I excitedly opened it to find the brackets, spacers, and high quality hardware. Everything I needed to mount the pump was in the package.

It went together easily, fit perfectly, and the belt alignment was great. Alan Grove Components even supplied a list of pump types and pulleys that will work with each application. They even included the belt dimensions!

I now have the alignment I wanted. The pulley lined up perfectly with the outside groove on the 3 groove crank pulley. Now I also have plenty of clearance for my hydraulic lines. I hope you enjoy the pictures showing how easy it is to get high quality brackets that are super easy to install.

Now I’ll take them off and send them to the powder coater for a shiny black finish.

I’d like to express special thanks to Gregg and the guys at Alan Grove. They can fill your bracket needs whether it’s a small block or a big block, regardless of short or long water pumps. Be sure to check out their website. They even have engineering drawings with dimensions so you can measure for fit.

Happy Motoring!
Sam