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Ryan5O · 09-08-2011, 10:47 PM

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 · 09-08-2011, 10:58 PM

Go to a junk yard you pull it an get the set up if you want, its pretty cheap.
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Ryan5O · 09-08-2011, 11:22 PM

Which setup are you referring to?

treveiger · 09-09-2011, 12:05 AM

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 · 09-09-2011, 07:18 AM

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 · 09-09-2011, 06:34 PM

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

srvivor71 · 09-09-2011, 08:02 PM

Quote:

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 · 09-10-2011, 03:21 PM

Just open it up and look.

09-08-2011, 10:47 PM	#26
Ryan5O Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 198	Re: Power Steering Pump Mount 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. Attached Images __________________ USCG "Support Search & Rescue, Get Lost"

09-08-2011, 10:58 PM	#27
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,093	Re: Power Steering Pump Mount Go to a junk yard you pull it an get the set up if you want, its pretty cheap. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)

09-08-2011, 11:22 PM	#28
Ryan5O Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 198	Re: Power Steering Pump Mount Which setup are you referring to? __________________ USCG "Support Search & Rescue, Get Lost"

09-09-2011, 12:05 AM	#29
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,093	Re: Power Steering Pump Mount 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. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)

09-09-2011, 07:18 AM	#30
MacGyver72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Greencastle, IN Posts: 132	Re: Power Steering Pump Mount 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.

09-09-2011, 06:34 PM	#31
sstone69 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Tucker, GA Posts: 128	Re: Power Steering Pump Mount My 1969 - 396 has the remote reservoir next to the windshield wiper fluid. Makes it real easy to fill it. Attached Images __________________ "You gonna pull them pistols or whistle dixie ?"

09-10-2011, 03:21 PM	#33
sstone69 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Tucker, GA Posts: 128	Re: Power Steering Pump Mount Just open it up and look. Attached Images __________________ "You gonna pull them pistols or whistle dixie ?"



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