A guy on the flathead forum is looking for a picture of the factory PS pump and mount, belts, etc as used on '53 - '54 flat V8's. I can't say I've ever seen one, but I am sure they are out there. He's mostly interested in the factory setup, but if you've made one, he'd probably like to see that too.

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I have a copy of the 1953 Ford Car Power Steering Shop Manual, and I have a friend with all the parts necessary to put power steering into his '53 Mercury. No pictures unfortunately.

I have seen an article on the web about a company that makes a mount to put a pump in place of fan. Here it is: Ford Flathead Power Steering System | Rod & Custom Magazine Article at Automotive.com

 

Thanks for the info! This guy is aware of the type that replaces the fan, his car doesn't have room for it. If your friend has any pics later they'd be appreciated.

 

if i get a chance ross i'll swing by that 53 customline i know of and didn't buy last fall . it is a nice solid runner , 2 door , with a flatty and fordomatic and power steering . he'll want too sell the whole dain thing i know , but considering the rarity of such animals ..............................

 

Mostly just need a picture of how they did it; 3-groove crank pulley? bracket to mount the pump? etc.

 

ok doke i'll try to get a pic . don't know if its still there or not though .

 

Ford had a 3 groove crank pulley and mounted the pump on the driver's side head. Piston and valve setup was very similar to normal Ford power steering through the early 60s.

 

Is is similar to this? A poor pic from my early 60's:

 

By "piston and valve setup" do you mean the ram on the drag link, with valve in a drag link end?

I figured it had to involve a 3-groove pulley, even with the twin narrow belts I can't see how else you'd do it.

 

Yes to both Havi and ALBUQ F1.