Power Steering Pump Mount

[Ryan5O]

Hmm, looks like Ive got four choices...
1. Leave it like it is
2. Spend the money on the appropriate power steering pump
3. Spend the money on a long water pump and new alternator bracket
4. Spend the money on a aftermarket pump bracket

I think at this point in time, Im sticking with choice 1 since the setup is more of an inconvenience than a problem. When its time to rebuild, I resolve it at that point. Its nice to get some insight on whats actually going on though.

Here's some more pics for those more curious.

[treveiger]

Go to a junk yard you pull it an get the set up if you want, its pretty cheap.
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[Ryan5O]

Which setup are you referring to?

[treveiger]

The one like mine(power steering) the u pull it around me you pay 15 dollars for it. Just make sure youy hose is correct for the pump. I think you can use any pump up to late 70s but I'm not sure what year they switched to the o ring fitting from the flared.
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[MacGyver72]

Hey, just a thought. it appears you might actually benefit from a SHORTER belt. The pump will then tilt toward the motor and since the alternator bracket tapers up, that could give you the clearance you're looking for.

[sstone69]

My 1969 - 396 has the remote reservoir next to the windshield wiper fluid. Makes it real easy to fill it.

[srvivor71]

Originally Posted by sstone69

My 1969 - 396 has the remote reservoir next to the windshield wiper fluid. Makes it real easy to fill it.

Does that have a dipstick? How do you know when you're low on fluid?

[sstone69]

Just open it up and look.