power steering pump keeps going out...
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Race Director
Joined: May 2003
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From: California
I bought the Steeroids rack for my '70. I'm not ready to install it yet, but I am planning to use the newer Gen II type PS pump. There are two types of pumps a high flow and a low flow. I will try the low flow pump.
Here is a list of parts I've saved on my Summit Wish List:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-340201
Here is a list of parts I've saved on my Summit Wish List:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-340201
i like the mount, but it says long neck water pump, not short??? will it still work? and it says to 76?? i do not believe there were any changes to a sbc from 76-79???
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Brand:Summit Racing
Manufacturer's Part Number:SUM-340201
Part Type:Power Steering Brackets
Product Line:Summit Racing® Correct-Align Power Steering Pump Brackets
Summit Racing Part Number:SUM-340201
Power Steering Pump Model:GM Type 2 (Saginaw TC series)
Bracket Style Upper and lower
Power Steering Pump Mounting Position Driver side
Hardware Included:Yes
Bracket Material:Billet aluminum
Bracket Finish:Polished
Quantity:Sold as a kit.
Notes:Fits General Motors type two pump.
In-Store Pickup:Choose In-store pick-up (OH, GA, NV) on our web site.
These Summit® Correct-Align polished aluminum power steering brackets make pump installation easy. These high-quality, adjustable billet brackets offer superior fit and finish. The Correct-Align brackets adjust front-to-back a full 3/4 of an inch to compensate for differences in variations of water pumps, dampers, and end-of-head machining tolerances. These brackets are designed for easy bolt-on installation and do not require drilling any holes in the cylinder heads. All Correct-Align brackets come complete with fasteners.
Make:CHEVROLET
Beginning Year:1967
Ending Year:1976
Engine Type:V8
Liter:5.7
CID:350
Engine Size:5.7L/350
Engine Family:Chevy small block Gen I
Water Pump Style:Long
Belt Style (application):V-belt
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2009
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From: Western New York
My '72 doesn't have power steering or power brakes, so the only experience I can draw on is from a '79 CJ-7 I had quite a few years back. My mechanic replaced the pump 3 times to eliminate a no power problem but it kept coming back. He finally replaced the hoses and the problem disappeared. Maybe it's a hose problem like when the inside of a brake hose breaks down and doesn't allow the fluid pressure to return to normal. Just thinking outside the box. Good luck.
Duane
Duane
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From: Saginaw Michigan
My '72 doesn't have power steering or power brakes, so the only experience I can draw on is from a '79 CJ-7 I had quite a few years back. My mechanic replaced the pump 3 times to eliminate a no power problem but it kept coming back. He finally replaced the hoses and the problem disappeared. Maybe it's a hose problem like when the inside of a brake hose breaks down and doesn't allow the fluid pressure to return to normal. Just thinking outside the box. Good luck.
Duane
Duane
Jim
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I have a long pump on my motor. With the brackets and locations where I want to mount the PS pump and alternator it was the only choice.
Melting Slicks
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From: Allenton Wisconsin
picts of KRC p/s pump
Nice clean install. Easy to adjust belt, shorter belt required Gates part " 7325".
. I needed to have spacers to compensate for the long water pump,{which will be needed for the third belt set up}. I don't know why I can't load more than two picts per post. They are 130.4KB and JPG maxs at 2.86 MB[ computer skills at idiot level]
. After blowing the resivor apart OEM, installing a lesser expensive pump and blowing that apart even though LT1 member said the OEM was sufficient, but I don't know any OEM application over 6500RPM red line. I'm chipped at 7400, shift lite at 7200 RPM. T
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Attachment 47820842 Nice clean install. Easy to adjust belt, shorter belt required Gates part " 7325".Attachment 47820850. I needed to have spacers to compensate for the long water pump,{which will be needed for the third belt set up}. I don't know why I can't load more than two picts per post. They are 130.4KB and JPG maxs at 2.86 MB[ computer skills at idiot level]. After blowing the resivor apart OEM, installing a lesser expensive pump and blowing that apart even though LT1 member said the OEM was sufficient, but I don't know any OEM application over 6500RPM red line. I'm chipped at 7400, shift lite at 7200 RPM. T
. After blowing the resivor apart OEM, installing a lesser expensive pump and blowing that apart even though LT1 member said the OEM was sufficient, but I don't know any OEM application over 6500RPM red line. I'm chipped at 7400, shift lite at 7200 RPM. T
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From: California
ok.... do plan on getting a new type pump like terrys6t8roadster very nice!!!!... but will have to find a mount or fab one myself for a short water pump...
Anyway..... i went out and purchased a power steering filter for a Toyota truck.... I figure, although the system has been flushed now like 4 times, the only thing I can still think of that is holding down the pressure regulator is containments in the system....so I installed it... I have had 4 lock-ups since but each having a lesser and lesser effect and time until the unit can open up again... now, for the last 2 days, and about 20 miles she has run perfect... this is the longest time as of yet... I do believe the filter is working... it has both filtering in it as well as magentas for iron...im filtering off the hydroboost but not the rac...
Anyway..... i went out and purchased a power steering filter for a Toyota truck.... I figure, although the system has been flushed now like 4 times, the only thing I can still think of that is holding down the pressure regulator is containments in the system....so I installed it... I have had 4 lock-ups since but each having a lesser and lesser effect and time until the unit can open up again... now, for the last 2 days, and about 20 miles she has run perfect... this is the longest time as of yet... I do believe the filter is working... it has both filtering in it as well as magentas for iron...im filtering off the hydroboost but not the rac...
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Melting Slicks
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From: Allenton Wisconsin
Hey Pauldana, if you look at the the lower left corner of the black P/S pump mounting brkt you'll see the spacers [aluminum] I installed to compensate the long water pump. I believe it's a direct fit for short pumps. T