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soupcan · 07-05-2002, 03:02 PM

Any tips on the best way to replace a power steering pump on a 72' 350 V8? It looks like it's very difficult to get to. Is it better to remove the hydraulic lines from the pump first or from the power steering box. I'm pretty new at this stuff so any tips would be appreciated.

Longhorn Man · 07-05-2002, 03:13 PM

Have kitty litter there...you'll have quite a mess. They ere kinda like trannys. No matter how hard you try, you're going to be cleaning a rather large mess.

jku72 · 07-05-2002, 03:51 PM

My truck has a 402, but I am sure the power steering pump is about the same. I removed the hoses from the pump, rather than the box. If I remember right, the brackets are a real pain in the butt, and just require a lot of blood sacrifice.
If you reuse your old housing, and just replace the pump assembly, be sure to put a light coat of oil on the o-rings, i DID NOT AT FIRST, AND THE PUMP WOULD NOT GO IN THE HOUSING. )sorry about the caps, fat fingers I guess) Any way, the orings seem to be a critical thing, and double jointed fingers. Good luck.

soupcan · 07-08-2002, 08:51 AM

Thanks for the tips -- kitty litter and bandaids -- sounds like fun!

big blue 72 · 07-08-2002, 09:56 AM

.....and beer!

07-05-2002, 03:02 PM	#1
soupcan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Canton, TX USA Posts: 30	Power Steering Pump replacement tips? Any tips on the best way to replace a power steering pump on a 72' 350 V8? It looks like it's very difficult to get to. Is it better to remove the hydraulic lines from the pump first or from the power steering box. I'm pretty new at this stuff so any tips would be appreciated.

07-05-2002, 03:51 PM	#3
jku72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: cornville, maine Posts: 659	My truck has a 402, but I am sure the power steering pump is about the same. I removed the hoses from the pump, rather than the box. If I remember right, the brackets are a real pain in the butt, and just require a lot of blood sacrifice. If you reuse your old housing, and just replace the pump assembly, be sure to put a light coat of oil on the o-rings, i DID NOT AT FIRST, AND THE PUMP WOULD NOT GO IN THE HOUSING. )sorry about the caps, fat fingers I guess) Any way, the orings seem to be a critical thing, and double jointed fingers. Good luck. __________________ jku Cornville, Maine 68 C10 burb 42 Willys MB 46 Dodge WF-32 1.5 ton 53 & 56 Olds' 60 Cadillac 22 Dodge Brothers

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07-05-2002, 03:13 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Have kitty litter there...you'll have quite a mess. They ere kinda like trannys. No matter how hard you try, you're going to be cleaning a rather large mess.

07-08-2002, 08:51 AM	#4
soupcan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Canton, TX USA Posts: 30	Thanks for the tips -- kitty litter and bandaids -- sounds like fun!

07-08-2002, 09:56 AM	#5
big blue 72 Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: hamilton,ohio,usa Posts: 1,499	.....and beer!



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