Need pics of power steering bracket clearance to steering box on 66-67 Cutlass

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Old July 8th, 2018, 05:08 AM
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Need pics of power steering bracket clearance to steering box on 66-67 Cutlass

Please snap some pics of clearance and required mods to fit Big Block Olds into 66-67 Cutlass where the power steering pump gets close to the steering box.

I need to know how tight this area is before jumping into new brackets and pulleys....

I am interested in the bracket sets for 68+ up into these early cars, as well as aftermarket pulleys and serpentine conversions of any brand. I am seriously looking into the CVF kit as a possibility, because I need to mount accessories in front of the tall valve covers, because stock brackets and a/c and alternator won’t clear tall valve covers.

any help is appreciated

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Old July 10th, 2018, 02:36 PM
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I don't recall this being very tight. I looked at my 330 with the 67 brackets and sits well above the box. My 403 with 71 brackets is worse. It puts the pump lower, under the alternator. I think the 67 400 mounts about the same as the 330, but others can chime in if I'm wrong.
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Pump is up high above the steering box.

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Old July 10th, 2018, 03:23 PM
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Thank you Tim, my issue is that I have the later model 1968+ Bog Block brackets that put the power steering pump down low on the driver’s side, right near the steering box...
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Old July 10th, 2018, 05:32 PM
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Search cvf on this site IIRC another member may highwaystar442 had some experience w them.

If it's helpful I can take a pic of mine BBO w low mount pump (72) in a 72.
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Old July 10th, 2018, 06:40 PM
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Thank you Retroranger. I am mainly looking for pics of 66-67 A body cars with Big blocks installed with low mount power steering setups, as the frames are narrower
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You have to cut the lower bracket or it will hit the steering box, other than that all else bolts in with the correct spacers. the second picture is how I have the bracket cut. The frame is about an inch and a half narrower on the 66 & 67 models.

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Old July 11th, 2018, 07:19 PM
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Very good Sir!

is the second picture looking down or from under the car looking up?
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The picture is from the side almost on top of the steering box. Do you want a picture from under the car?
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Old July 12th, 2018, 05:45 AM
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No, this is great, I just wanted to make sure I understood the frame of reference.

Thanks again!

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