Power Steering mounting problem? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Draggn66 · 01-20-2007, 03:16 PM

I hope the pics are good enough but can anyone tell what's mounted wrong? I can not get the cap off my power steering pump. It hits the alt bracket. Something isn't right but I don't have anything to compare it to.

speedracer · 01-20-2007, 03:25 PM

My vette came from the factory like that, don't know why but it's stupid.

*rage'nrat638* · 01-20-2007, 03:29 PM

HERES WHAT I HAVE RANDY!!!!

I AM OUT IN THE GARAGE NOW I CAN TAKE MORE PICTURES IF YOU NEED..

opps sorry about the caps

looks like you have the 71=72 model power steering pump bracket... mines a 69 wonder if you install a longer belt if it would lay back more and clear the alt bracket?

sjarrett71 · 01-20-2007, 04:05 PM

If you don't have A/C just move your alternator to the other side.

Draggn66 · 01-20-2007, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rage'nrat638

wonder if you install a longer belt if it would lay back more and clear the alt bracket?

Hey Mark....yea I was kinda thinkin I might try the longer belt thing when I put the crank pulley and new belts on for the Vintage Air install. From what I've seen it looks like I have the correct brackets. Thanks for the input!

ghackett1 · 01-20-2007, 04:56 PM

How about using a shorter belt that would move the cap over enough to turn it, Maybe?

Draggn66 · 01-20-2007, 05:01 PM

Anyone know the correct(factory)length of the ps belt? or pn#?

*rage'nrat638* · 01-20-2007, 05:03 PM

yea no problem randy... and after looking at your pictures real hard check out the slot in the rear of the pump for adjustment..looks like your almost all the way adjusted out..? hard to tell.. maybe a smaller belt would make the cap clear the alt bracket? something to check out

should be some solution to this delima !!!!

sounds KOOL on the vintage air set-up.
make sure you take pleanty of pictures as you could do FAQ on the install

sure there would be plenty of members that could use that..

we will have to hook up soon..your pal mark

01-20-2007, 03:16 PM	#1
Draggn66 Wrenchin & Sandin!!! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Joliet, IL. Posts: 523	Power Steering mounting problem? I hope the pics are good enough but can anyone tell what's mounted wrong? I can not get the cap off my power steering pump. It hits the alt bracket. Something isn't right but I don't have anything to compare it to. Attached Images __________________ Randy Shorewood, IL. My Favorite eBay Searches My Driver Restore Thread 1971 C10 Longbed 2005 Silverado Shortbed 2005 FXDWG

01-20-2007, 03:25 PM	#2
speedracer Blank Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southington, CT Posts: 221	Re: Power Steering mounting problem? My vette came from the factory like that, don't know why but it's stupid. __________________ 1969 lwb 4/6 drop 17x8-18x10 torque thrust II's 327-420hp 2004R 3.73 posi. 1977 Corvette 350-375hp 4speed, silver show car. 2002 S10 xtreme, work truck 2004.5 VW jetta GLI 1.8T 6speed, weekend warrior. 2013 Audi A3 TDI, the wife's car

01-20-2007, 03:29 PM	#3
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	Re: Power Steering mounting problem? HERES WHAT I HAVE RANDY!!!! I AM OUT IN THE GARAGE NOW I CAN TAKE MORE PICTURES IF YOU NEED.. opps sorry about the caps looks like you have the 71=72 model power steering pump bracket... mines a 69 wonder if you install a longer belt if it would lay back more and clear the alt bracket? Last edited by rage'nrat638; 07-12-2007 at 06:58 AM.

01-20-2007, 04:05 PM	#4
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: Power Steering mounting problem? If you don't have A/C just move your alternator to the other side. __________________ -Scott-

01-20-2007, 04:56 PM	#6
ghackett1 68 C10 Longbed Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 519	Re: Power Steering mounting problem? How about using a shorter belt that would move the cap over enough to turn it, Maybe?

01-20-2007, 05:01 PM	#7
Draggn66 Wrenchin & Sandin!!! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Joliet, IL. Posts: 523	Re: Power Steering mounting problem? Anyone know the correct(factory)length of the ps belt? or pn#? __________________ Randy Shorewood, IL. My Favorite eBay Searches My Driver Restore Thread 1971 C10 Longbed 2005 Silverado Shortbed 2005 FXDWG

01-20-2007, 05:03 PM	#8
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	Re: Power Steering mounting problem? yea no problem randy... and after looking at your pictures real hard check out the slot in the rear of the pump for adjustment..looks like your almost all the way adjusted out..? hard to tell.. maybe a smaller belt would make the cap clear the alt bracket? something to check out should be some solution to this delima !!!! sounds KOOL on the vintage air set-up. make sure you take pleanty of pictures as you could do FAQ on the install sure there would be plenty of members that could use that.. we will have to hook up soon..your pal mark



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