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our64 · 06-20-2003, 08:00 PM

Just wondering on my 6 cyl why cant i make a bracket to mount the pump and run it with a single belt ( the one that runs the alt/water pump). This way I wont have to find new pullys etc..WIL THIS WORK?

krue · 06-20-2003, 08:04 PM

You need to make sure your fan belt stays in contact with all the pulleys enough to not slip on any of them! Especially on your crank pulley because when you use your ps at low speeds that is a lot of force to run the pump!

06-20-2003, 08:00 PM	#1
our64 http://public.fotki.com/street Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 169	power steering conversion Just wondering on my 6 cyl why cant i make a bracket to mount the pump and run it with a single belt ( the one that runs the alt/water pump). This way I wont have to find new pullys etc..WIL THIS WORK?

06-20-2003, 08:04 PM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	You need to make sure your fan belt stays in contact with all the pulleys enough to not slip on any of them! Especially on your crank pulley because when you use your ps at low speeds that is a lot of force to run the pump! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

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