73 Right Side Rear Correct Engine Lift Bracket & Location

[Jimmy P.]

Having previous forum discussions about the correct 73 SB/ 4 speed right side engine lift bracket I'm still not sure which is the correct application. I currently have the one posted in the photo. When requesting the correct item on line, there are so many that are out there for GM. Also, the one I have comes up most often for the 73 corvette rear?? Also as mentioned in another thread, Zip shows the smaller style. Does anyone know where in the 73 AIM (page) that would show the brackets and the correct location ? I couldn't find it.
Thanks,

[Jimmy P.]

Re: 73 Right Rear Correct Engine Lift Bracket & Location

The thread should read right side rear lift bracket. I did make the correction in the edit section . Why didn't the thread title change?

[Alan S.]

Re: 73 Right Rear Correct Engine Lift Bracket & Location

Hi Jimmy,
I believe the brackets, both front and rear, aren't shown in the AIM because they were put on the engine during it's assembly in Flint.
I believe the bracket in your picture is similar the one used on the left front of 68-70 327 and 350 engines. The one in your picture seems to have a 'slant' to it that may not be typical for that application.
Regards,
Alan

[Jimmy P.]

Re: 73 Right Rear Correct Engine Lift Bracket & Location

Hi Jimmy,
I believe the brackets, both front and rear, aren't shown in the AIM because they were put on the engine during it's assembly in Flint.
I believe the bracket in your picture is similar the one used on the left front of 68-70 327 and 350 engines. The one in your picture seems to have a 'slant' to it that may not be typical for that application.
Regards,
Alan

Alan,
I believe I found the correct part at Corvette America. It is part number 30897 in the newest Classic 68-82 Catalog, which I'm happy to say features a 73' on the front cover. If you wouldn't mind checking and letting me know, I sure would appreciate it.
thanks again
Jim

[Russ S.]

Re: 73 Right Rear Correct Engine Lift Bracket & Location

I am restoring a one owner 70 with 350-350HP 4 speed. This bracket was on the engine when my partner disassembled the engine. It goes on the right rear but I am not sure exactly where. The only spot that it seems to work at is the rear intake manifold bolt as it does have an angle to it. I will call my former partner to see if he remembers where it was mounted.

Hi Jimmy,
I believe the brackets, both front and rear, aren't shown in the AIM because they were put on the engine during it's assembly in Flint.
I believe the bracket in your picture is similar the one used on the left front of 68-70 327 and 350 engines. The one in your picture seems to have a 'slant' to it that may not be typical for that application.
Regards,
Alan

[Alan S.]

Re: 73 Right Rear Correct Engine Lift Bracket & Location

Hi again,
That 30897 CA part appears to be what I would expect to see on your sb.
I found a picture that barely shows the installation.
Note the tab faces forward. If you try to put the bracket on backward the shape of the bracket causes it to interfere with the bell housing before the bolt is fully inserted.
Regards,
Alan

[Jimmy P.]

Re: 73 Right Rear Correct Engine Lift Bracket & Location

Thanks so much for all the pics and help with finding this correct part.
I am going to order the part from CA.
Jimmy

[Peter G.]

Re: 73 Right Rear Correct Engine Lift Bracket & Location

Russ...what does your '73 #1 Duntov car show? In regards to rear engine lifting bracket.

[Russ S.]

Re: 73 Right Rear Correct Engine Lift Bracket & Location

Peter, It doesn't have a RH rear lifting mount because it is an automatic. Only the 4sp cars had one. My 4spd L82 has the one shown in Corvette America part number 30897.

[Russ S.]

Re: 73 Right Rear Correct Engine Lift Bracket & Location

Jimmy, you are correct. Those are the correct lifting brackets for a 73 350 4sp. I have a one owner(until I got it) 73 L82 4sp with only 23,000 miles and Corvette America part number 30897 matches what's on this car.

Alan,
I believe I found the correct part at Corvette America. It is part number 30897 in the newest Classic 68-82 Catalog, which I'm happy to say features a 73' on the front cover. If you wouldn't mind checking and letting me know, I sure would appreciate it.
thanks again
Jim

[Jimmy P.]

Re: 73 Right Rear Correct Engine Lift Bracket & Location

Hi Russ,
Just curious as to why the judging manual doesn't mention anything about automatics not having a rear engine pull bracket? BTW I did order the bracket Alan suggested.

[Russ S.]

Re: 73 Right Rear Correct Engine Lift Bracket & Location

Because it is only in it's second edition and needs updating. There seems to no interest in taking on the task of a 3rd addition.

[Jimmy P.]

Re: 73 Right Rear Correct Engine Lift Bracket & Location

Thanks Russ,
Actually got it from Zip it is the same. Both venders charge the same price and it is paired with a front bracket. Zip charged half of what CA charges for shipping.

[Jimmy P.]

Re: 73 Right Rear Correct Engine Lift Bracket & Location

You aren't the first NCRS member to tell me that since I've been a member.

[Peter G.]

Re: 73 Right Rear Correct Engine Lift Bracket & Location

Not sure I agreed with that info ..automatics didn't have one in the rear. I don't get a lot of judging time on the passenger side as I do 90% on the driver's side, but I think the only difference is the location of the one bolt bracket...bellhousing for SB and head for BB.

Maybe Lyle may want to chime in here as that is his side of the engine bay.