[Camaro67_rcl]

Posted in suspension section & no replies, thought i'd try here

There are no mounting holes to mount my power steering bracket.
Anyone ever come across this before ?
The boss ares is there - Can I drill them out & tap them without causing problems ?

Thanks

 

[pro70z28]

As long as you don't go too deep. I wouldn't go any deeper than the boss maybe even slightly less.

 

[SixtyAte]

I had to do this on a 70 350 Monte Carlo engine I put into a 55 Chevy. The pads were there for the front motor mounts but not drilled. I ordered a set of mounts and bolts and measured the bolt , put tape on the drill bit slightly longer than the bolt. I drilled and taped and it worked fine. Just take your time.

Kev

 

[Camaro67_rcl]

Thanks

Did you start small & step up in drill size or can you just drill it to the need size for the tap ?

 

[SixtyAte]

Thanks

Did you start small & step up in drill size or can you just drill it to the need size for the tap ?

I just used the size needed for the tap. Its only cast iron and drills easily. Go slow and don't force the bit. Tap it and you will be fine...


Kev

 

[sheboygan34]

My engine builder just drilled mine yesterday on a 400 SBC, it was cheap.. under 50.00

 

[Camaro67_rcl]

Thanks Sixtyate. - will give it a try :thumbsup:

sheboygan34 - mine is in the car

 

[BPOS]

I'd suggest using a transfer punch to mark the hole location.

 

[Camaro67_rcl]

I'd suggest using a transfer punch to mark the hole location.

Part of bracket mounts to motor mount. I was going to mount it up to get the centers of the holes need to be drilled

 

[Camaro67_rcl]

Drilled,tapped & bracket mounted

 

[cowboy14]

Drilled,tapped & bracket mounted

Rick (Camaro67 rcl),

I just found your post. I am having the same issue with power steering pump brackets. What brackets did you use? Ricks 1st gen has 327 and 350 brackets and I am not sure what the difference is.

How deep did you drill and what size or hole did you drill?