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rddaves54 · 01-07-2010, 05:57 PM

I was tightening the power steering belt today and could only go so far. The reason is the low pressure hose coming out the back of pump is bumping up against the bracket and will not go any further.

How can I fix this? Do I need to take the hose off and run it under the bracket and not on the top of the bracket? I do not have a picture. The metal line the hose connects to is welded on and does not move. I do not see any other way. Am I missing something?

**NC67Chev** · 01-07-2010, 06:28 PM

I would personally get a slightly smaller belt versus modifying anything on your pump. Good belts really don't cost much.

rddaves54 · 01-08-2010, 02:58 PM

Thanks I did not think of that.

Got a belt 1 1/2 shorter and I got it on and it is on tight and I did it in a few minutes (other than going to parts store to get one).

**NC67Chev** · 01-08-2010, 08:09 PM

I'm glad that worked out for you. I'm going through a power steering upgrade, so belt size is something I've dealt with a little.

01-07-2010, 05:57 PM	#1
rddaves54 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbia SC Posts: 231	power steering pump I was tightening the power steering belt today and could only go so far. The reason is the low pressure hose coming out the back of pump is bumping up against the bracket and will not go any further. How can I fix this? Do I need to take the hose off and run it under the bracket and not on the top of the bracket? I do not have a picture. The metal line the hose connects to is welded on and does not move. I do not see any other way. Am I missing something? __________________ Chief mechanic for my, 54 Belair, 64 Corvair, 72 C/10Fleetside and 2002Tahoe. John 14:6 Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. My Book "Why Cancer is Not Bad Luck" by WestBow press

01-07-2010, 06:28 PM	#2
NC67Chev Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 698	Re: power steering pump I would personally get a slightly smaller belt versus modifying anything on your pump. Good belts really don't cost much. __________________ 1967 Chevy C-10, 250 L6, Powerglide, 3.73, SWB, Fleetside Upgrades: Power steering, Offset air cleaner, Rear Sport bumper, 3 point safety belts, HEI, -1/-2 springs, 16x5 wheels, McGaughy's disc brake conversion, Sway bar

01-08-2010, 02:58 PM	#3
rddaves54 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbia SC Posts: 231	Re: power steering pump Thanks I did not think of that. Got a belt 1 1/2 shorter and I got it on and it is on tight and I did it in a few minutes (other than going to parts store to get one). __________________ Chief mechanic for my, 54 Belair, 64 Corvair, 72 C/10Fleetside and 2002Tahoe. John 14:6 Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. My Book "Why Cancer is Not Bad Luck" by WestBow press

01-08-2010, 08:09 PM	#4
NC67Chev Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 698	Re: power steering pump I'm glad that worked out for you. I'm going through a power steering upgrade, so belt size is something I've dealt with a little. __________________ 1967 Chevy C-10, 250 L6, Powerglide, 3.73, SWB, Fleetside Upgrades: Power steering, Offset air cleaner, Rear Sport bumper, 3 point safety belts, HEI, -1/-2 springs, 16x5 wheels, McGaughy's disc brake conversion, Sway bar



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