power steering pump failure.
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power steering pump failure.
We converted our 73 f250 plow truck with power steering. Today the pump is froze up and the belt just spins over the pulley.
The power steering is working hard and was wondering if their's another pump that will work better (heavy duty)?
Stuck in New Mexico.
The power steering is working hard and was wondering if their's another pump that will work better (heavy duty)?
Stuck in New Mexico.
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Is power steering pump failures common?
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They are with the Ford pumps with the plastic reservoir.
Here's the set up I made. I just modified the brackets on the GM pump and the engine brackets on the Ford. What was missing, I made my self. It only took a couple hours to make the modification and get everything lined up and stable.
Here's the set up I made. I just modified the brackets on the GM pump and the engine brackets on the Ford. What was missing, I made my self. It only took a couple hours to make the modification and get everything lined up and stable.
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I found this on using a chevy style pump.
Supposedy the GM type saiginaw pump is marginaly better than the ford ones. The bracket, pump and hoses can be found in mid 80's vans, and some 460 powered passenger cars.
Tony
'77 F250, 4X4 460 transplantee, "Flamer"
'74 F250. 460, "beater" now "1 dead ford"
'73 F250, "midnight auto" now a trailer for the flamer
Tony
'77 F250, 4X4 460 transplantee, "Flamer"
'74 F250. 460, "beater" now "1 dead ford"
'73 F250, "midnight auto" now a trailer for the flamer
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That pump hasnt been available for a long time now. Otherwise i wouldve gotten it ages ago. Ive searched high and low... no one has it
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They say the have it but its not in stock. They could have one in stock at the store but its very unlikely... if your napa has one i would be willing to buy it off you. I have called my napa multiple times seeing if they got one in..
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I know my local NAPA had a month or so ago (it was around $84), because I was thinking of swapping one into my Ranger, but decided not too.
Either way, if it helps try asking for the optional pump for an 88 full size Bronco.
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From: THIS IS SPARTA!, ...Mo.
I have a hotrod shop and the parts and steel were just laying around, so I figured I'd throw one on there to see how it worked.