[Mark VW (74mvw)]

help! i've swapped a 400 into a 74 and can't find any good pictures or views of the brackets and mounting. my project was a basket case and i've got parts from both la and r motors. any suggestions?

[Dave R (Roppa440)]

I will see if I can find some pictures if that is what you are looking for.

[Mark VW (74mvw)]

thanks, that would be helpful. my block is a 73.

[Dave R (Roppa440)]

I have had a good look but can't find any photos or drawings. Sorry.

Fix the bracket to the steering pump.

There is a part of the water pump housing that has a hole right through it to the back. The top of the bracket slips over this part of the water pump housing and a long bolt goes through the front of the bracket, through the water pump casting, and into a captive nut on the back of the bracket.

There are other fixing points that become obvious once that part is in place.

[Ted S (Teds)]

Just remember the SB bracket won't fit.

[Mark VW (74mvw)]

i've got single plane style brackets, nothing that you have described, i.e. bracket with a front and a back. have made these work, but i'm sure it might be unorthodox, if not incorrect.
i have several manuals, but none really show the bracketing.

[Dave R (Roppa440)]

Better get yourself down to the junkyards and see what big block mopars they have.