What's a "P. Washer" - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 09-17-2016, 02:43 PM

Says this in the assembly manual. Pretty sure it's just a washer, but I'd like to confirm/. That and I haven't asked a dumb question in days..............Thank you

davepl · 09-17-2016, 03:15 PM

You're not giving a lot of context, but "Plain Washer" is a common term, it might mean that.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 09-17-2016, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by davepl

You're not giving a lot of context, but "Plain Washer" is a common term, it might mean that.

Probably plain. I'm on page 843 of the assembly manual. Looks like we didn't include washers for the p-steering when we R&Red the engine some two decades ago. I'm on my way to get some hardware.

**LockDoc** · 09-17-2016, 04:03 PM

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I would tend to agree with davepl, since L. washer stands for Lock Washer. I have also seen P. or Pl. Washer used for Plated Washer.

LockDoc

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 09-17-2016, 07:41 PM

Thank you for the confirmation. Power steering is a messy job. Couldn't tell you what plugs into the fittings for temporary, so I just cut the ends off......

beautimus · 09-18-2016, 07:18 AM

You are a better man than me, i would have tossed the manual long before page 800. lol !!!

1968aj · 09-18-2016, 09:01 AM

plastic washer

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 09-18-2016, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 1968aj

plastic washer

I'm going to guess no. I don't see them using plastic washers to mount the power steering.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 09-18-2016, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by beautimus

You are a better man than me, i would have tossed the manual long before page 800. lol !!!

Then you'd miss page 849, where "two" inlets run to the steering box. Confused the heck out of me.

beautimus · 09-18-2016, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

Then you'd miss page 849, where "two" inlets run to the steering box. Confused the heck out of me.

holy smokes, .....

**LockDoc** · 09-18-2016, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by beautimus

You are a better man than me, i would have tossed the manual long before page 800. lol !!!

You need to get the CD version. It has a search function and it works quite well.

LockDoc

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 09-18-2016, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

You need to get the CD version. It has a search function and it works quite well.

LockDoc

Search function huh? I may need one.

I "enjoyed" pulling the power steering so much yesterday that I swapped it for the one in the 72 today. The pump on the 71 has a ding or two and it may be leaking. Come to find out the pulley is a little stiff as well. The one from the 72, now a 71 moves freely, no leaks no dents.

I don't suppose anyone rebuilds these? Has anyone bought a repro. and were you happy? These pumps have the reservoir mounted to the LH fender.

Here's a repro. https://www.google.com/search?q=1972...Wlm69sn5tmM%3A

**70STOVEBOLT** · 09-19-2016, 09:33 PM

I bought one from NAPA and it has worked fine for the last 3 years. It was only the pump, you have to reuse the can.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 09-19-2016, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 70STOVEBOLT

I bought one from NAPA and it gas either fine for the last 3 years. It was only the pump, you have to reuse the can.

Good to know. You don't want to lose the original can anyway......Man, I cut the end of the hose at the pump from the reservoir on the 72 because it was bad, and what a bastard to hook back up, trans fluid or not. Now that I think about it, I should have taken the heat gun to it.

I wonder what 3/4" hose is best to use? I can say this, I needed a piece of the hose I pulled from my 71. When I tried to clean it with hot water, it dumped what looked like corrosion non-stop. It was hose. I suspect I replaced it at some point, and it may have been for coolant. Could explain why the the pulley isn't so good.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 08-19-2017, 02:57 PM

Here's a non-explanation of a "P" washer. It has some Corvette folks stumped as well, but post 10 may give the best "non-explanation".
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...her-l-nut.html

EDIT: Like many of you said, I think it's just plain washer. Perhaps different authors or inconsistency in description, I say this because:

Page 842 in the assembly manual shows a "P. WASHER" between the stud and exhaust manifold for the power steering bracket.

Page 526 in the assembly manual shows a "WASHER" between the stud and exhaust manifold for the A/C steering bracket.

I see no reason to sport two different washers for essentially the same spot & purpose.

09-17-2016, 02:43 PM	#1
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,329	What's a "P. Washer" Says this in the assembly manual. Pretty sure it's just a washer, but I'd like to confirm/. That and I haven't asked a dumb question in days..............Thank you __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

09-17-2016, 03:15 PM	#2
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: What's a "P. Washer" You're not giving a lot of context, but "Plain Washer" is a common term, it might mean that. __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

09-17-2016, 04:03 PM	#4
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,818	Re: What's a "P. Washer" - I would tend to agree with davepl, since L. washer stands for Lock Washer. I have also seen P. or Pl. Washer used for Plated Washer. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

09-17-2016, 07:41 PM	#5
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,329	Re: What's a "P. Washer" Thank you for the confirmation. Power steering is a messy job. Couldn't tell you what plugs into the fittings for temporary, so I just cut the ends off...... __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

09-18-2016, 07:18 AM	#6
beautimus Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: woodstock, alabama, usa Posts: 938	Re: What's a "P. Washer" You are a better man than me, i would have tossed the manual long before page 800. lol !!! __________________ i survived cancer and kidney stones, but my kids are killing me.

09-18-2016, 09:01 AM	#7
1968aj Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: houston texas Posts: 1,438	Re: What's a "P. Washer" plastic washer

09-19-2016, 09:33 PM	#13
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,424	Re: What's a "P. Washer" I bought one from NAPA and it has worked fine for the last 3 years. It was only the pump, you have to reuse the can. __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Sliding Rear Window Power Windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear Last edited by 70STOVEBOLT; 09-20-2016 at 07:39 AM.

08-19-2017, 02:57 PM	#15
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,329	Re: What's a "P. Washer" Here's a non-explanation of a "P" washer. It has some Corvette folks stumped as well, but post 10 may give the best "non-explanation". https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...her-l-nut.html EDIT: Like many of you said, I think it's just plain washer. Perhaps different authors or inconsistency in description, I say this because: Page 842 in the assembly manual shows a "P. WASHER" between the stud and exhaust manifold for the power steering bracket. Page 526 in the assembly manual shows a "WASHER" between the stud and exhaust manifold for the A/C steering bracket. I see no reason to sport two different washers for essentially the same spot & purpose. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 Last edited by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402; 08-19-2017 at 04:36 PM.



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