So I just about have the 302 rebuilt and ready for a test fit in my 55. The truck I bought already had the toyota power steering box conversion done. This means that I need to put a power steering pump on my motor. The problem is that I don't know what to ask for when going to the junk yard searching for one. The motor I bought was made up of a bunch of different parts from different year 302's. It had a power steering pump on it at one time but the bracket is broken and the pump wasn't included in the purchase. It looks like the pump mounts to a sliding bracket on the drivers side of the engine. The belt for it should come off the crank, go around the pump, over the water pump pully, and back to the crank. Tension is adjusted via the power steering pump sort of like the alternator is. So, does anybody know what year/car combination used this setup? I would like to go to the junkyard and ask for a specific year car and tell them I want the bracket, pump, and hoses from it. Any idea what I should ask for? Pictures maybe?

Keith

 

There were a couple of different pumps used depending on the year - the mounting position is the same though I think so as long as you get a pump with its bracket it should fit. I have a 1971 302 and I have both an earlier pump and a later pump, both with their original brackets and both fit fine on the engine. Try looking at Trebors power steering (they are on ebay a lot). Often they have the brackets/pumps etc fully reconditioned on there.

 

I also have a 71 302, I use the pump from a 72 mustang I can't remember the number on it I got it from Advanced auto parts, as mentioned above if you go to a salvage yard either of the two styles shuld work I've had both on mine.

 

I just called 6 different junkyards. None of them carry anything earlier than the 90's. Seems the price of metal went up 2 years ago and they sent everything to the crushers. Everything they have now uses serpntine belts. My motor is an older one still using v-belts. The local autoparts stores have the pump for a reasonable price ($50) but they don't carry the bracket or the pulley. Can these be ordered from ford or somewhere else? If so, does anybody have a part number?

Keith

 

Keep your eye on ebay - I got mine very cheaply - a reconditioned pump with brackets and pulley.
Or try looking up trebors or a similar company and give them a call http://www.treborspowersteering.com/

 

Try Alan Grove in K.C. Mo.