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Dec 28, 2012 | 03:23 PM

abe

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replacing power steering pump

I have taken the fan belt off my power steering pump because the pump was squealing like crazy and spewing fluid all over the place. The PO gave me a good used pump when I bought the truck. It looks like a pretty straightforward removal and install.... The replacement pump has a pulley already on it.

Any tips or heads ups I should be aware of before I begin this?

thanks, Abe

Dec 28, 2012 | 04:44 PM

RichS2659

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Good time to replace the hoses so you don't do work twice.

Dec 28, 2012 | 04:50 PM

MIKES 68 F100

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FYI the repo PS hoses are terrible , if yours don't leak keep them .

Dec 28, 2012 | 05:03 PM

DutchB100

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Inspect the connections on the back of the replacement pump before purchasing and/or installing. Mike makes a good point. I bought new pressure and return lines (made in the USA), and one leaked.

Dec 28, 2012 | 05:18 PM

MIKES 68 F100

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I learned this on my 66 mustang , went through 5 sets of repo hoses , all leaked ended up cleaning my originals and putting back on ... no leaks.

didn't even try repos when i put my 390 in my f100

Dec 28, 2012 | 07:52 PM

RichS2659

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Why go for repro when you could get some from a good auto parts supplier like NAPA or others. I can vouch for Ford hoses on my 00 Expedition with 158k. They lasted for 13 years at up to -59 parked outside. For good hoses, get some made at an industrial hose shop. That's what we do for "Arctic Grade" hoses here in Alaska. Good for -60.

Dec 29, 2012 | 01:51 AM

NumberDummy

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1970/72 F100/350 360/390:

C9TZ-3A713-G .. P/S Return Hose / Obsolete

GREEN SALES CO. in Cincinnati OH has ONE = 800-543-4959.

CARPENTER NOS PARTS in Concord NC has ONE = 800-476-9653.

ANTIQUE AUTO SUPPLY in Arlington TX has ONE = 817-275-2381.
---------------------------------------------------------------
DOTZ-3A719-A .. P/S Pressure Hose / Obsolete

WESLEY OBSOLETE PARTS in Liberty KY has ONE = 606-787-5293.

GREEN SALES has TWO.

ANTIQUE AUTO has TWO.

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Dec 29, 2012 | 07:42 PM

MIKES 68 F100

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I use type f trans fluid .

Dec 30, 2012 | 10:37 PM

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orich

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Type F has more of a anti foaming agent in it the other PS fluids. Also is used in the ford auto trans...Some ps pumps had a round filter like 4"x1.5" that was replaceable in them.
It seemed to never get changed. And many people just removed and never put one back in.. orich

Jan 10, 2013 | 07:52 PM

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abe

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Replaced the power steering pump today. It finally got warm enough in Central PA to work outside. Most everything went smoothly. It steers good with no squealing...

Thanks for all your help and advice.

Abe