Anyone know what this bracket is?

[JGC403]

This bracket was in a box of engine parts that came with a late 70's early 80's 318 that I bought. Anyone know what its for?

 

[6pk2goDemon]

Looks like a power steering bracket to me.

 

[TXDart]

Alternator bracket that bolts to water pump.

 

[Mopar Tim]

Alternator bracket that bolts to water pump.

I think this is right.

 

[Lelo Dart]

Looks like a no A/C alternator bracket.

 

[6pk2goDemon]

Pretty sure with that 1 threaded hole it's a PS bracket for a small block.

 

[SGBARRACUDA]

Pretty sure with that 1 threaded hole it's a PS bracket for a small block.

I agree, it is the bracket that bolts to the timing cover. That the spacer and 3/8" bolt, bolts to.

 

[tonysrt]

I think it might be a bracket for a console floor shift linkage.

 

[Lelo Dart]

Your right. Here it is.
Mopar Small Block Federal Power Steering Pump Brackets 70 71 72 318 340 Engines | eBay

 

[MrJLR]

Power steering

Jeff

 

[brian6pac]

Yep a small block p/s pump bracket

 

[TXDart]

Pretty sure with that 1 threaded hole it's a PS bracket for a small block.

Did not notice the threaded part....it is a power steering bracket...look at this link

Mopar Small Block Federal Power Steering Pump Brackets 70 71 72 318 340 Engines | eBay

 

[tonysrt]

I stand corrected, it is a power steering bracket because I checked it out on my car.

 

[JRapley]

Definitely small block power steering bracket. I just sandblasted and painted one for the 360 for the LRE.

 

[BillGrissom]

Yep, looks like the lower bracket for a Federal (Chrysler) power steering bracket for a small block engine w/ aluminum water pump. Indeed, from the same Bouchillon Performance bracket set I bought for my 1965 273 (after installing alum w.p., finding TRW pump wouldn't work, yada ...). That welded nut broke free on mine when installing. Insure that little bracket isn't missing if you buy a "Federal pump w/ SB brackets", since many pullers leave it on the block. Many post here w/ "WTF am I missing?", so if you want to sell, somebody will need it.

 

[JGC403]

Thanks, for the help guys. As of now I'm not planning on using power steering on my projects, but now I can label it and put it back on the shelf and I'll know what it is.