Help! Not sure how to mount the power steering pump 351W

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Hi my engine rebuild is finished but I am trying to work out how to mount the power steering pump. When I got the car the engine was out and the pump was still attached to the steering box. The brackets for the pump and alternator were in a box of bolts. I've Google the hell out of images but it appears the new alloy heads don't have a thread in the right place for the long bolt. I also have a spare bracket that I'm not sure where it goes. If any members have a 351w they can send me a photo that would be appreciated. The engine is a 74 model (in a 73 convertible) I have included some photos









 
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What's the part number on the bracket in the first pic? It looks like it is too low to mate to the head, so it might be a 302 bracket.

You need a 70 351W bracket from a Mustang or Cougar, possibly full size Ford. 351W did not come in 71-73 cars.

https://secure.cougarpartscatalog.com/d0az-3c511-a.html

 
There is an adapter that bolts to the head that has a threaded boss to allow the pump to bolt up. Ford did that so they could use the 302 front bracket. It should have a C9 casting number. Chuck

 
Thanks guys. I am not sure of the casting number I will check next week (Tues my time, Monday your time) as the car is stored in a mates factory. The engine numbers come back to what is described as a big ford (prob a galaxy or truck) as it had low compression pistons. Been rebuilt with high compression now. 

Thanks also for the links to the adaptors. Not sure how it works but if any members have a photo showing how it fits that will be appreciated. Looks like I wil order one. Cheers

Steve

 
The deck height of 1974 and up 351Ws is taller than pre 1974, so you may need a later bracket.

https://www.7173mustangs.com/showthread.php?tid=20132
Thanks Don. 

The engine was previously in the car with those brackets when it was taken out 5yrs ago for restoration but I have replaced the heads. I might need to check the old heads for the adapter part as I left them with the engine rebuilders. 

Cheers

Steve

 
What's the part number on the bracket in the first pic? It looks like it is too low to mate to the head, so it might be a 302 bracket.

You need a 70 351W bracket from a Mustang or Cougar, possibly full size Ford. 351W did not come in 71-73 cars.

https://secure.cougarpartscatalog.com/d0az-3c511-a.html
Hi 

I have taken a photo of the part number on the bracket and it is D10A-3C511-AA

I checked the measurements between the holes on my alloy heads vs the old heads (no adaptor plate) and tey are the same but where the main long bolt threads through the bracket of the pump the bolt is below the centre line of those two holes by a long way so the adaptor bracket wont fit anyway. 

I have now found the pulley is also buckled so now need to source one of those and I don't even know if the pump is ok..... more $$$ 

Cheers Steve

 
The deck height of 1974 and up 351Ws is taller than pre 1974, so you may need a later bracket.

https://www.7173mustangs.com/showthread.php?tid=20132
Thanks Don. 

The engine was previously in the car with those brackets when it was taken out 5yrs ago for restoration but I have replaced the heads. I might need to check the old heads for the adapter part as I left them with the engine rebuilders. 

Cheers

Steve
Hi Don. The numbers on my 351 show D4AE -6015-AA2 568 so looking at your link you supplied the deck height is 9.503. The bracket that came with the engine is D10A-3C511-AA and I have just found the front pulley on the steering pump is warped/bent from probably being dropped or hitting the deck when sitting in the car for the last 5 years without the engine in. Do you know the code of the later brackets I can google to try and source please. And also the correct pulley. Cheers

 
The deck height of 1974 and up 351Ws is taller than pre 1974, so you may need a later bracket.

https://www.7173mustangs.com/showthread.php?tid=20132
Thanks Don. 

The engine was previously in the car with those brackets when it was taken out 5yrs ago for restoration but I have replaced the heads. I might need to check the old heads for the adapter part as I left them with the engine rebuilders. 

Cheers

Steve
Hi Don. The numbers on my 351 show D4AE -6015-AA2 568 so looking at your link you supplied the deck height is 9.503. The bracket that came with the engine is D10A-3C511-AA and I have just found the front pulley on the steering pump is warped/bent from probably being dropped or hitting the deck when sitting in the car for the last 5 years without the engine in. Do you know the code of the later brackets I can google to try and source please. And also the correct pulley. Cheers

 
Sorry, I don't, my parts book is just good through 1973.

You might try Jeff's Bronco Graveyard, they're a good resource and source for these kinds of parts

https://broncograveyard.com/

Steve (Secluff) has a complete library of parts books and might be able to help.

 
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The bracket you have looks to be a 351C application. I'll check the brackets I have at home, I might have a 302 P/S bracket that *in theory* should work with the adapter plate. I might also have a P/S pump pulley in my bins.

 
Hello, i'm in a similar situation. My 72 fastback currently has a 351W, and the stock PS bracket does not line up to the head. It's clearly a 351C bracket. Would it be as simple as tracking down a 351W bracket , or will I also need an adaptor ? Here is current pic.<p>psbracket.png
 
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