March Serpentine and power steering help? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

rkarr · 10-06-2006, 08:20 PM

I've got a March Equipment Serpentine kit that came with it's own PS pump...
I need to add a remote reservoir (Which I have), and then need to plumb into the steering gear... The PS pump has the return line pressed into it, and it actually turns underneath, and toward the oil pan....

Anybody have any pointers or resources?

70shortnphat · 10-06-2006, 10:44 PM

Can you just heat it then bend it?

rkarr · 10-07-2006, 04:53 AM

No, the fitting is pressed into the pump... I might be able to pull it out, rotate it, and then press it back in, but I was hoping someone else has been here and had a better solution... It'd save me a ton of heartache...

**jaros44sr** · 10-07-2006, 08:56 AM

For the price of that, wouldn't it be better to ask March. JMHO. That is one nice piece of equip. I've dreamt of that, someday maybe I'll be rich

rkarr · 10-07-2006, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaros44

For the price of that, wouldn't it be better to ask March. JMHO. That is one nice piece of equip. I've dreamt of that, someday maybe I'll be rich

Valid point... I'll call them.
Thanks

rkarr · 08-20-2007, 03:33 AM

FYI:
I was able to "finesse" the fitting... I got a medium-large crescent wrench, and "muscled" the fitting... it did turn, and all is well..
Truck runs, PS works!
I hope it helps someone out there who was scratching their head wondering what do do in a similar situation..

fastom · 08-20-2007, 07:32 PM

I have the same system. The truck is not finished yet and had not noticed this. Thanks for the heads-up!!

rkarr · 08-30-2007, 02:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fastom

I have the same system. The truck is not finished yet and had not noticed this. Thanks for the heads-up!!

Glad to help!!
This board has helped me SO many times!!!
I'm glad I could contribute.

By the way, wasn't Harvick from Bakersfield?!

fastom · 08-30-2007, 04:08 PM

Yep!!

I used to work with his Dad.

10-06-2006, 08:20 PM	#1
rkarr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 152	March Serpentine and power steering help? I've got a March Equipment Serpentine kit that came with it's own PS pump... I need to add a remote reservoir (Which I have), and then need to plumb into the steering gear... The PS pump has the return line pressed into it, and it actually turns underneath, and toward the oil pan.... Anybody have any pointers or resources? __________________ Avatar is a pic of "Before"... Just wait.. ---------------- 1969 Fleetside: Shortened frame for SWB, ECE 4-6 drop. ECE SS tank. All new ECE suspension. Rebuilt 12 bolt 3:73 with Eaton Posi. Front and rear disc brakes. Ramjet 350 and 700r-4 trans. 20" Centerline wheels with Kumho 295/45/20 tires (I hope they fit). Progress pics: http://s44.photobucket.com/albums/f2...uck/?start=all ---------------- Seriously... It's nothing a large dose of cash can't fix... Right? After all, I can't take it with me when I go... Just gotta have enough to get there!!!

10-06-2006, 10:44 PM	#2
70shortnphat "See the U.S.A....." Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Richmond TX. Posts: 269	Re: March Serpentine and power steering help? Can you just heat it then bend it? __________________ 1970 short bed fleetside 1949 all origional chevy 3600 1974 camaro Richmond , Texas(just S.W.of Houston)

10-07-2006, 04:53 AM	#3
rkarr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 152	Re: March Serpentine and power steering help? No, the fitting is pressed into the pump... I might be able to pull it out, rotate it, and then press it back in, but I was hoping someone else has been here and had a better solution... It'd save me a ton of heartache... __________________ Avatar is a pic of "Before"... Just wait.. ---------------- 1969 Fleetside: Shortened frame for SWB, ECE 4-6 drop. ECE SS tank. All new ECE suspension. Rebuilt 12 bolt 3:73 with Eaton Posi. Front and rear disc brakes. Ramjet 350 and 700r-4 trans. 20" Centerline wheels with Kumho 295/45/20 tires (I hope they fit). Progress pics: http://s44.photobucket.com/albums/f2...uck/?start=all ---------------- Seriously... It's nothing a large dose of cash can't fix... Right? After all, I can't take it with me when I go... Just gotta have enough to get there!!!

10-07-2006, 08:56 AM	#4
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,515	Re: March Serpentine and power steering help? For the price of that, wouldn't it be better to ask March. JMHO. That is one nice piece of equip. I've dreamt of that, someday maybe I'll be rich __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

08-20-2007, 03:33 AM	#6
rkarr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 152	Re: March Serpentine and power steering help? FYI: I was able to "finesse" the fitting... I got a medium-large crescent wrench, and "muscled" the fitting... it did turn, and all is well.. Truck runs, PS works! I hope it helps someone out there who was scratching their head wondering what do do in a similar situation.. __________________ Avatar is a pic of "Before"... Just wait.. ---------------- 1969 Fleetside: Shortened frame for SWB, ECE 4-6 drop. ECE SS tank. All new ECE suspension. Rebuilt 12 bolt 3:73 with Eaton Posi. Front and rear disc brakes. Ramjet 350 and 700r-4 trans. 20" Centerline wheels with Kumho 295/45/20 tires (I hope they fit). Progress pics: http://s44.photobucket.com/albums/f2...uck/?start=all ---------------- Seriously... It's nothing a large dose of cash can't fix... Right? After all, I can't take it with me when I go... Just gotta have enough to get there!!!

08-20-2007, 07:32 PM	#7
fastom That's right, it's Copper!! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Central California Posts: 558	Re: March Serpentine and power steering help? I have the same system. The truck is not finished yet and had not noticed this. Thanks for the heads-up!!

08-30-2007, 04:08 PM	#9
fastom That's right, it's Copper!! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Central California Posts: 558	Re: March Serpentine and power steering help? Yep!! I used to work with his Dad.



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