Power steering issues

[runaway!]

Well, I am in the middle of a hydroboost conversion - I am replacing the pump as it is shot. Upon closer inspection, I realized I had a hillbilly fix... The PO fanagled a GM pump into the mix... Amazing really, held by one bolt - the belt tension kept the whole works braced against the front bracket that the PS pump bracket would bolt into... I feel a bit silly for not making a closer inspection earlier - but now I can make it right...

Only problem, I am uncertain if the OEM bracket was used on the GM pump somehow... I can't seem to find a conclusive reference either, and it is questionable if the bracket I have is indeed OEM... So short of buying a third repair manual, I was hoping someone here had a clear image of the bracket...

And does anyone have the diameter of the PS pulley? That would be my next uncertainty in the conversion...

Thanks to everyone for their input...

 

[icanfixall]

Are you running a V belt or the serpentine belt system. The V belt pump bracket is aluminum if that helps any. I will look at mine when you tell me which belt system you have. I have both of them as spares.

 

[runaway!]

V-belt, single pulley (had AC at one time)

I'm not quite sure how to determine if the bracket I have is Aluminum.

Thanks for your help

 

[snicklas]

I'm not quite sure how to determine if the bracket I have is Aluminum.

A quick and easy way, Aluminum is not magnetic.... if a magnet sticks to is, it is not Aluminum......

 

[jwalterus]

I'm not quite sure how to determine if the bracket I have is Aluminum.

got a refrigerator magnet?

dang, was the second one in

 

[icanfixall]

Boredom set in so I dug out my spares.. The Vbelt pulley is 5 7/8 inch across. The part number on it is D8TC-AA... The serpentine belt pulley is 5 3/4 inch and the part number is F3TA-3D673-BA...The bracket has nothing on it ...

 

[runaway!]

A quick and easy way, Aluminum is not magnetic.... if a magnet sticks to is, it is not Aluminum......

Geeze, I feel dumb now

 

[runaway!]

Boredom set in so I dug out my spares.. The Vbelt pulley is 5 7/8 inch across. The part number on it is D8TC-AA... The serpentine belt pulley is 5 3/4 inch and the part number is F3TA-3D673-BA...The bracket has nothing on it ...

Sweet, I appreciate it!

 

[icanfixall]

I'm here to help..... I'm so lonely.....

 

[runaway!]

I'm here to help..... I'm so lonely.....

That's ok - I'm married too

Does anyone happen to have a photo of their engine bay in their gallery? One with a good view of the PS Pump? I checked the pulley number, while it is a ford part - it is not the correct one

 

[runaway!]

Or maybe a Toyota MR2 electric PS Pump? Yes, I know - that is a sin for many Ford guys... But I'd have a perfect spot or an extra 3G this way....

 

[jwalterus]

That's ok - I'm married too

Does anyone happen to have a photo of their engine bay in their gallery? One with a good view of the PS Pump? I checked the pulley number, while it is a ford part - it is not the correct one

went outside and took 2 of it for you, mounted on lower drivers side of the engine

gotta replace it next week on payday, it's annoying going through a reservoir full every 6 miles or so from the crack underneath.....

 

[runaway!]

went outside and took 2 of it for you, mounted on lower drivers side of the engine

gotta replace it next week on payday, it's annoying going through a reservoir full every 6 miles or so from the crack underneath.....

I really need to give you my thanks for taking the time to help me, I really love this forum because of all the help you all provide.

And, I don't have the right mount ... I may have to fab something up or go electric...

 

[jwalterus]

why not go snag one from a PnP? or ask someone on here who has a parts motor to help you out

 

[runaway!]

I've only been able to locate ONE idi in the yards - and it is little more than heads and a block now... They tend to crush everything up here before they rust out...