Engine bracket question

[berg bronco]

I have a mostly stock 75 bronco with a 302 c4 and was wondering if somebody could tell me what the bracket is above the alternator... Is it stock? Maybe smog or a/c?

 

[Viperwolf1]

Smog pump.

 

[berg bronco]

Thanks! That's what I was thinking... I wonder if it would make any sense to try and a find another pump?

 

[broncnaz]

Only if your required to have it for emissions otherwise i wouldnt bother.

 

[berg bronco]

Ya nc don't require it! Does anyone have a pic of what it's supposed to look like?

 

[broncnaz]

Here's a pic earlier year but the air pumps are basically all the same even up thru the 80's

 

[jckkys]

The alternator bracket used on small blocks that weren't required to have air injection is cheap at about $25 from JBP. Any future bureaucratic emissions inspector won't see something's missing and your access to the alternator and heater hose connection will be a lot easier. Anything that sanitizes the engine compartment is a good thing.