Power steering pulley question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

70shortstep · 01-18-2014, 04:01 PM

I am adding power steering to my 250. I have all brackets and pulleys aligned except for the actual ps pulley. I have 2 different ones. One is too deep, the other is too shallow. The shallow one is 1 1/4" overall depth, the other is 2". Both hit right in the middle of the other pulleys. I need one that is 1 5/8" thick.

**Tom Vogel** · 01-18-2014, 04:45 PM

Why not shim the one thats too shallow?

70shortstep · 01-18-2014, 05:48 PM

It would have to come out flush with the end of the shaft to line up. No threads are left for the nut.

70shortstep · 01-18-2014, 05:59 PM

PanelDeland · 01-18-2014, 06:22 PM

I had this same problem with my 250 PS.I got to looking and when I took it apart and painted everything,I put spacers in the wrong places,where the pump mounts to the bracket.I can't tell which are where from your pics.Just a possibility I'm throwing out.I've seen at least two different set-ups for pulleys/brackets and some that were hard to tell since they weren't all there.Mine was off about a half pulley when I first tried it.

70shortstep · 01-18-2014, 07:15 PM

I can't find any adjustment on the bracket or pump http://

70shortstep · 01-18-2014, 07:20 PM

I know there are a lot of different pulley combinations. This is the one on mine

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70shortstep · 01-18-2014, 07:23 PM

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**NGN** · 01-20-2014, 11:14 AM

Hey70ShortStep just wondering any luck with the P S and how's the alternator lining up. My six cyl brackets are a little different they came off a 68 GMC but was lucky to get everything, My pump pully is different then the two your showing mine V-ss in a little. Is your set up stock off another truck or all piece together. Like mention maybe spacers. I got pic's on my phone need the wife's help to get them on here or I could e-mail if it my help. Nick

70shortstep · 01-22-2014, 09:03 PM

Nick, I found a pulley on the parts board that is 1 5/8 thick. I am waiting on it now. I am hoping it will solve my problem. I bought the pump and pulleys from a local guy who has a lot of parts for our trucks. It came with a double ps pulley. Neither groove line up. It was the same thickness as the deep single pulley I have. I will post update when I get the new one in.

Andy4639 · 01-22-2014, 09:43 PM

Looking at this picture to me anyway it needs to be shimmed on the back side to straighten it up to the crank pulley. It looks as though it would line up if shimmed on the back side mounting spot.

Yours:

Mine:

70shortstep · 01-25-2014, 09:34 PM

Bought a pulley from board member. Installed today, works perfectly.

01-18-2014, 04:01 PM	#1
70shortstep Registerd User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Little Rock,AR Posts: 220	Power steering pulley question I am adding power steering to my 250. I have all brackets and pulleys aligned except for the actual ps pulley. I have 2 different ones. One is too deep, the other is too shallow. The shallow one is 1 1/4" overall depth, the other is 2". Both hit right in the middle of the other pulleys. I need one that is 1 5/8" thick.

01-18-2014, 04:45 PM	#2
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Re: Power steering pulley question Why not shim the one thats too shallow?

01-18-2014, 05:48 PM	#3
70shortstep Registerd User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Little Rock,AR Posts: 220	Re: Power steering pulley question It would have to come out flush with the end of the shaft to line up. No threads are left for the nut.

01-18-2014, 05:59 PM	#4
70shortstep Registerd User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Little Rock,AR Posts: 220	Re: Power steering pulley question

01-18-2014, 06:22 PM	#5
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Power steering pulley question I had this same problem with my 250 PS.I got to looking and when I took it apart and painted everything,I put spacers in the wrong places,where the pump mounts to the bracket.I can't tell which are where from your pics.Just a possibility I'm throwing out.I've seen at least two different set-ups for pulleys/brackets and some that were hard to tell since they weren't all there.Mine was off about a half pulley when I first tried it. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

01-18-2014, 07:15 PM	#6
70shortstep Registerd User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Little Rock,AR Posts: 220	Re: Power steering pulley question I can't find any adjustment on the bracket or pump http://

01-18-2014, 07:20 PM	#7
70shortstep Registerd User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Little Rock,AR Posts: 220	Re: Power steering pulley question I know there are a lot of different pulley combinations. This is the one on mine [/IMG] Last edited by 70shortstep; 01-18-2014 at 07:22 PM. Reason: No pic

01-18-2014, 07:23 PM	#8
70shortstep Registerd User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Little Rock,AR Posts: 220	Re: Power steering pulley question http://

01-20-2014, 11:14 AM	#9
NGN Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Old Bridge,NJ Posts: 838	Re: Power steering pulley question Hey70ShortStep just wondering any luck with the P S and how's the alternator lining up. My six cyl brackets are a little different they came off a 68 GMC but was lucky to get everything, My pump pully is different then the two your showing mine V-ss in a little. Is your set up stock off another truck or all piece together. Like mention maybe spacers. I got pic's on my phone need the wife's help to get them on here or I could e-mail if it my help. Nick

01-22-2014, 09:03 PM	#10
70shortstep Registerd User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Little Rock,AR Posts: 220	Re: Power steering pulley question Nick, I found a pulley on the parts board that is 1 5/8 thick. I am waiting on it now. I am hoping it will solve my problem. I bought the pump and pulleys from a local guy who has a lot of parts for our trucks. It came with a double ps pulley. Neither groove line up. It was the same thickness as the deep single pulley I have. I will post update when I get the new one in.

01-22-2014, 09:43 PM	#11
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Power steering pulley question Looking at this picture to me anyway it needs to be shimmed on the back side to straighten it up to the crank pulley. It looks as though it would line up if shimmed on the back side mounting spot. Yours: Mine: Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

01-25-2014, 09:34 PM	#12
70shortstep Registerd User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Little Rock,AR Posts: 220	Re: Power steering pulley question Bought a pulley from board member. Installed today, works perfectly.

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