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1972SUPERSB · 10-20-2013, 07:46 PM

I bought a new power steering pump and removed old pulley with a puller. I noticed it has a keyway on the pulley and can only go on one way. I would think since it is held on by a nut it would just push on and tighten nut. Mine is super tight and will not go down on shaft. Anyone run into this problem. I don't want to knock on the pulley and damage the pump. Anyone have any tricks to get it back on?Thanks

ItsRandy · 10-20-2013, 07:55 PM

You can try putting your pulley in the oven at around 400* for about 20 minutes, then (using a gloved hand) quickly slide it on the shaft of the power steering pump. After it cools put the nut on. Just don't let your wife catch you putting car parts in the oven.

**WIDESIDE72** · 10-20-2013, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ItsRandy

You can try putting your pulley in the oven at around 400* for about 20 minutes, then (using a gloved hand) quickly slide it on the shaft of the power steering pump. After it cools put the nut on. Just don't let your wife catch you putting car parts in the oven.

I just replaced the ps pump on my72 and put the pulley in the oven and pump in the freezer. (While my wife was at work.)

hugger6933 · 10-20-2013, 09:37 PM

You need a power steering pulley installation tool. There are internal threads that help pull that pulley on with the right tool. That is one thing I did learn at NADC the proper tool for the proper job. Oh that and the school moto, get greasy easy! Jim

1972SUPERSB · 10-20-2013, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by hugger6933

You need a power steering pulley installation tool. There are internal threads that help pull that pulley on with the right tool. That is one thing I did learn at NADC the proper tool for the proper job. Oh that and the school moto, get greasy easy! Jim

No internals thread on our pumps. I wish it did would be a piece of cake.

10-20-2013, 07:46 PM	#1
1972SUPERSB Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,026	Need some help installing power steering pulley I bought a new power steering pump and removed old pulley with a puller. I noticed it has a keyway on the pulley and can only go on one way. I would think since it is held on by a nut it would just push on and tighten nut. Mine is super tight and will not go down on shaft. Anyone run into this problem. I don't want to knock on the pulley and damage the pump. Anyone have any tricks to get it back on?Thanks __________________ Jeff 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB 350, Auto, Bucket Seats w/Console, Tach, Factory A/C, P/S ,P/B, Tilt 1998 Chevy 1500 Ext Cab 5.7, Pewter w/blue interior

10-20-2013, 07:55 PM	#2
ItsRandy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Grand Terrace, Ca. Posts: 1,607	Re: Need some help installing power steering pulley You can try putting your pulley in the oven at around 400* for about 20 minutes, then (using a gloved hand) quickly slide it on the shaft of the power steering pump. After it cools put the nut on. Just don't let your wife catch you putting car parts in the oven.

10-20-2013, 09:37 PM	#4
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,261	Re: Need some help installing power steering pulley You need a power steering pulley installation tool. There are internal threads that help pull that pulley on with the right tool. That is one thing I did learn at NADC the proper tool for the proper job. Oh that and the school moto, get greasy easy! Jim



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