500 EFI PS pump bracket
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Anybody know if there is a bracket to mount the PS Pump to a 500 EFI? I have the bracket for the reservoir, but from what I've researched, there's no bracket for the actual pump. I gotta be missing something stupid, any help?
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There is no bracket for the pump. The bracket on the port front of the engine that mounts the alternator has 2 drilled and treaded holes (3/8 x 16). There are 2 studs that mount there, The pump has 2 holes in it and slides on over them retained by 2 (3/8 x 16) nylon lock nuts. There is a separate mounting bracket for the reservoir, of which mercury made 2 designs. You can also use a Latham reservoir but you will need one with a fill to the pump and the return goes back to the reservoir. You can google Mercury parts catalog on line for a breakdone of the parts. The kit is NLA from Mercury, but many of the parts are still available.
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Thank you!! I do remember seeing threaded holes on the alternator bracket. I googled merc's parts listings and diagram. I saw the studs, but wasn't sure where they went. Thank you again!!
I have the factory mount for the reservoir, I have the fork style... seemed like I needed the oil filter bracket ( which is N/A) to mount the reservoir bracket. It also seems I needed that oil filter bracket to mount the idler pulley bracket on my port motor, which doesn't have the PS Pump.
I have the factory mount for the reservoir, I have the fork style... seemed like I needed the oil filter bracket ( which is N/A) to mount the reservoir bracket. It also seems I needed that oil filter bracket to mount the idler pulley bracket on my port motor, which doesn't have the PS Pump.
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The same 2 holes work for the idler pulley bracket only bolts instead of studs. Bracket p/n:849297t1 bolts 3/8-16 X 3.375". they are on the alternator mounting page of manual. Also the 496 takes the same p/s reservoir.



