Can't check P/S fluid.
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Can't check P/S fluid.
The alt bracket on my 72 LT-1 makes it impossible to remove my P/S pump cap. Changing the P/S belt won't help. I do not know how to post pics, so I cannot show the prob. Any ideas?
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Originally Posted by CoolShark
The alt bracket on my 72 LT-1 makes it impossible to remove my P/S pump cap. Any ideas?
Gary
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http://s76.photobucket.com/albums/j2...t=DSC00376.jpg
Sorry dont know how to post pictures . Hope the link works. Once you get the cap off you need to check the level.
I made this about 4 years ago out of an oil dip stick. Bend it to match the cap and rod and mark the metal for the different levels.
Once the cap is off just slide this in from the front and get a perfect reading. No need to stick your finger in or a screwdriver.
Sorry dont know how to post pictures . Hope the link works. Once you get the cap off you need to check the level.
I made this about 4 years ago out of an oil dip stick. Bend it to match the cap and rod and mark the metal for the different levels.
Once the cap is off just slide this in from the front and get a perfect reading. No need to stick your finger in or a screwdriver.
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Ron,
Why did you say changing the belt is not an option? Is there something different/custom about your car? If not, the problem is definitely caused by the wrong belt length. Replace it with a longer or shorter belt as needed and the dipstick will come out easy as can be.
Greg
Why did you say changing the belt is not an option? Is there something different/custom about your car? If not, the problem is definitely caused by the wrong belt length. Replace it with a longer or shorter belt as needed and the dipstick will come out easy as can be.
Greg
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Originally Posted by Greg
Ron,
Why did you say changing the belt is not an option? Is there something different/custom about your car? If not, the problem is definitely caused by the wrong belt length. Replace it with a longer or shorter belt as needed and the dipstick will come out easy as can be.
Greg
Why did you say changing the belt is not an option? Is there something different/custom about your car? If not, the problem is definitely caused by the wrong belt length. Replace it with a longer or shorter belt as needed and the dipstick will come out easy as can be.
Greg
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On my 69 BB, which probably has different brackets, here is the story. After rebuilding the engine I found I had the same problem. It turns out that part of bracket can be installed 2 different ways. The bracket looks symetrical at first glance, but 1 end is actually a little longer. Flopped the bracket over and I quit cursing the "stupid" Gm engineer who designed a ps pump that couldn't be checked.
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The easy way to check PSF
Cool,
On my '74, I loosen the PSP mounting bolts, swing the pump towards the crank, remove lid, check level and adjust if necessary, replace lid, swing PSP away from crank until belt is tight and tighten PSP mounting bolts. I know it's a bit messy, but it works and you quckly get the hang of it. Just part of the regular maintenance on a C3.
Regards from Down Under
aussiejohn
On my '74, I loosen the PSP mounting bolts, swing the pump towards the crank, remove lid, check level and adjust if necessary, replace lid, swing PSP away from crank until belt is tight and tighten PSP mounting bolts. I know it's a bit messy, but it works and you quckly get the hang of it. Just part of the regular maintenance on a C3.
Regards from Down Under
aussiejohn