Power Steering Pump Bracket for 304

[whodathunkit]

The project: I am about to take on a power steering conversion project for my '76 CJ5 with a AMC 304 . I am pulling the parts off of an '80's CJ that had a AMC 258 i6 / 4.2l engine in it. Everything from beyond the firewall should be a bolt-on job, but...

The problem: can I reuse the power steering bracket from the 6 cylinder engine and bolt it onto the 8 cylinder engine, or is it a different bracket configuration? I'm looking for a bolt on solution, not going to weld anything.
Anyone know where I could buy the correct bracket if the one I have from the AMC 258 i6 / 4.2l will not work? I cannot seem to find it online.

Thanks for the help!!

 

[yellow85cj]

No the AMC 258 i6 / 4.2l pump bracket will not work on the AMC 304 . The pump should be fine.

The v8 bracket looks like this.

Have to hit the junk yard (AMC 304 or IIRC the 360 will also fit) or ebay.

 

[whodathunkit]

Thanks for the heads up... Looks like this will be more of a challenge than I initially thought as it proves to be a tough one to find. Thanks.

 

[hdgapeach]

I think you'll do better hittin' the bone yards and look for anything with a AMC 304 or 360 in it.

I picked ebay apart a while ago and didn't come up with anything for ya.

Good luck! If you don't find something soon, add another post and I'll see what luck I have around west central GA.

 

[mtnwhlr]

I think you'll do better hittin' the bone yards and look for anything with a AMC 304 or 360 in it.

I picked ebay apart a while ago and didn't come up with anything for ya.

Good luck! If you don't find something soon, add another post and I'll see what luck I have around west central GA.

Me to I have a Jeep bone yard by me I can drop by and see if they have anything.

 

[whodathunkit]

Sweet, thanks guys I appreciate it! Let me know if you stumble on one.
I will keep looking. Thank you.

 

[DHugg]

Sweet, thanks guys I appreciate it! Let me know if you stumble on one.
I will keep looking. Thank you.

Here are some photos that show PS bracket parts.... might be of help in your hunt.

bonne chance,

Denny

 

[Deerejeep]

Here's a pic that was helpful for me.


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[whodathunkit]

Thanks!
I just picked up all of the components (except for the bracket).
If anyone has or finds an extra, let me know!

 

[EVERYUSERNAMEISTAKEN]

Does anyone have access to a spare Belt tensioner bracket? I just broke mine and can't find anyone that sells it.

 

[Lumpy Grits]

Can it be welded?
LG

 

[EVERYUSERNAMEISTAKEN]

Can it be welded?

LG

Not sure. It looks like it's cast aluminum. Just a portion of it is broken. Just so happens that is the portion that is used for leverage when tightening. I think it will still work like this as long as there isn't much torque put on it.

 

[Lumpy Grits]

Talk to a pro welder.
A good MIG guy could do it.
LG

 

[mriplaybass]

It looks as if you are actually missing the adjuster. It is a metal bracket that goes on the 2 mounting bolts and has a dimple in it to space the pump the proper distance from the bracket for pulley alignment. It has a square hole for a 3/8" ratchet for adjustment. Ignore the bolt that I have through this hole. I made a pointer that aligns with timing marks on the distributor cap for on the fly timing when I am at high altitude.

 

[EVERYUSERNAMEISTAKEN]

I am missing the adjuster. I'm not sure why it where it is.. sometimes I shake my head at what the PO did with this jeep. Then I ask my dad "WHAT IN THE HECK WERE YOU THINKING?!"