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01-07-2009, 12:27 AM | #1 |
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Power Steering Question??????????
I have/had a problem with the power steering bracket on my '72 3/4 T, with a factory 402 BB.
The bracket for the power steering pump is "bent" so the belt is "out of alignment." I can stand at the left fender and look across the belts & pulleys & see that things aren't lined up. (This is the factory set up) So as a result, it flings belts like there is no tomorrow. I finally got tired of replacing belts & just put a "necker/suicide" knob on the steering wheel. A friend of mine gave me the P/S pump & bracket assembly from a 454 he's putting in his Studebaker PU. Here's the question/problem: I have 1 friend that says everything will work; 1 that says it might work; and 1 that says it won't work. Please bear in mind, none of these folks are "youngsters" and have been involved with trucks & cars forever. (the youngest is in his mid-50's; the eldest, mid-70's) Any input would be appreciated. Sorry for the long post, but I wanted to give as much detail as possible. Thanx, El Jay P.S. Somebody else told me to just run the P/S belt "loose" so it doesn't get tossed off.
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'69 Chevy 1/2 T LWB Stepper: Daily Beater '72 GMC 3/4 T Fleet: Another Daily Beater '72 Plymouth Gran Coupe: ? "Ah women. They make the highs higher and the lows more frequent." Friedrich Nietzsche "Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day." Harry S. Truman GUN CONTROL: Never having to say, "I missed you." Always fire two warning shots into your attacker's chest area before putting a bullet between his eyes. Paraphrased from Louis Awerbuck |
01-07-2009, 01:05 AM | #2 |
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Re: Power Steering Question??????????
All 454's came from the factory with a "long" water pump set up (alternator on the passenger side) and your 402 came equipped with a "short" water pump setup.. (alternator on the drivers side)..
You can change everything on the front of the engine (Water pump, all pulleys and brackets) then extend the alternator wiring and make it work.. But just using the 454 PS pump and bracket will not work.. |
01-07-2009, 01:30 AM | #3 | |
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Re: Power Steering Question??????????
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Thanks a ton. I don't really need to be replacing the "whole front of the engine!" El Jay
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'69 Chevy 1/2 T LWB Stepper: Daily Beater '72 GMC 3/4 T Fleet: Another Daily Beater '72 Plymouth Gran Coupe: ? "Ah women. They make the highs higher and the lows more frequent." Friedrich Nietzsche "Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day." Harry S. Truman GUN CONTROL: Never having to say, "I missed you." Always fire two warning shots into your attacker's chest area before putting a bullet between his eyes. Paraphrased from Louis Awerbuck Last edited by El Jay; 01-07-2009 at 01:32 AM. |
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01-07-2009, 01:49 AM | #4 |
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Re: Power Steering Question??????????
I must ask, what did Bud say?
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01-07-2009, 01:59 AM | #5 |
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Re: Power Steering Question??????????
NO!
He can get what I need shipped up from SoCal.
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'69 Chevy 1/2 T LWB Stepper: Daily Beater '72 GMC 3/4 T Fleet: Another Daily Beater '72 Plymouth Gran Coupe: ? "Ah women. They make the highs higher and the lows more frequent." Friedrich Nietzsche "Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day." Harry S. Truman GUN CONTROL: Never having to say, "I missed you." Always fire two warning shots into your attacker's chest area before putting a bullet between his eyes. Paraphrased from Louis Awerbuck Last edited by El Jay; 01-07-2009 at 02:01 AM. |
01-07-2009, 02:02 AM | #6 |
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Re: Power Steering Question??????????
Tim to the rescue?
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01-07-2009, 02:15 AM | #7 |
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Re: Power Steering Question??????????
Yup, I think.
I get all the names cornfused. Bud, Steve(?), David, & I are going to the Turlock Swap meet, on the 24th, weather permitting. We'll be cruising in Shirley's car, Wanna join us?
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'69 Chevy 1/2 T LWB Stepper: Daily Beater '72 GMC 3/4 T Fleet: Another Daily Beater '72 Plymouth Gran Coupe: ? "Ah women. They make the highs higher and the lows more frequent." Friedrich Nietzsche "Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day." Harry S. Truman GUN CONTROL: Never having to say, "I missed you." Always fire two warning shots into your attacker's chest area before putting a bullet between his eyes. Paraphrased from Louis Awerbuck |
01-07-2009, 02:33 AM | #8 |
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Re: Power Steering Question??????????
I will have to see if'n Mr Hall is back yet.
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01-07-2009, 03:21 AM | #9 |
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Re: Power Steering Question??????????
Well, is he?
Inquiring minds want to know.
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'69 Chevy 1/2 T LWB Stepper: Daily Beater '72 GMC 3/4 T Fleet: Another Daily Beater '72 Plymouth Gran Coupe: ? "Ah women. They make the highs higher and the lows more frequent." Friedrich Nietzsche "Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day." Harry S. Truman GUN CONTROL: Never having to say, "I missed you." Always fire two warning shots into your attacker's chest area before putting a bullet between his eyes. Paraphrased from Louis Awerbuck |
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