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RustyPile · 12-01-2023, 11:37 AM

All SBCs are configured the same. All have the same bolt holes in the same places, but over the years, accessory mounting has varied wildly. Unlike AC compressors and alternators, power steering pumps always mount on the driver's side... As for water pumps, only two choices -- short and long.. I could be wrong on this part, but I don't think '68 cars had a long water pump, although in your application, it doesn't matter.. Accessory bracketry varies from model to model and year to year.. Your best bet is to visit your local pick-and-pull.. Select a SBC that has a long pump and get all the accessory bracketry, pulleys and all.. You might even consider getting the exhaust manifolds also. That way everything will fit and line up properly.....

12-01-2023, 11:37 AM	#2
RustyPile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Elkhart, Texas Posts: 1,585	Re: SBC Power Steering pump and brackets All SBCs are configured the same. All have the same bolt holes in the same places, but over the years, accessory mounting has varied wildly. Unlike AC compressors and alternators, power steering pumps always mount on the driver's side... As for water pumps, only two choices -- short and long.. I could be wrong on this part, but I don't think '68 cars had a long water pump, although in your application, it doesn't matter.. Accessory bracketry varies from model to model and year to year.. Your best bet is to visit your local pick-and-pull.. Select a SBC that has a long pump and get all the accessory bracketry, pulleys and all.. You might even consider getting the exhaust manifolds also. That way everything will fit and line up properly.....