77 Corvette
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Heel & Toe
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77 Corvette
Bought a 77 and noticed that the power steering pump was missing... I bought a pump and was told that the 6 in. pulley was standard for that year. I installed the pump with that pulley and noticed that the pulley is so close to the cross member that I cannot get the belt between the pulley and the framework.. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Jackb
Thanks,
Jackb
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Bought a 77 and noticed that the power steering pump was missing... I bought a pump and was told that the 6 in. pulley was standard for that year. I installed the pump with that pulley and noticed that the pulley is so close to the cross member that I cannot get the belt between the pulley and the framework.. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Jackb
Thanks,
Jackb
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Heel & Toe
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From: Gunnison Colorado
The bottom pump bracket was still there and I picked up the bracket that adjusts the tension,,, Not sure what the control valve would do as far as the clearance to get the belt on? Let me know what that would do...Thanks...
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If you have a incorrect pump (Longer Shaft) it could extend out far enough so there would be interference with the cross member.
When you installed the new pulley did you install it so the pump shaft and pulley end are flush?
Just looked at my 77 and I still have about 1-1/4" of adjusting slot remaining in the bracket. I use the Dayco USA made belts.
I have about 1/2" clearance from the edge of the cross member to the face of the pulley.
Gates Belt #7360
Dayco Belt #15360
When you installed the new pulley did you install it so the pump shaft and pulley end are flush?
Just looked at my 77 and I still have about 1-1/4" of adjusting slot remaining in the bracket. I use the Dayco USA made belts.
I have about 1/2" clearance from the edge of the cross member to the face of the pulley.
Gates Belt #7360
Dayco Belt #15360
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Heel & Toe
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From: Gunnison Colorado
Doesn't look like you have much room to slip a belt in either... I guess I will loosen up the pump to get it in... Hopefully I don't have to change it often!
Thanks for your help and patience with me and the photos!
Your Vette looks great... My 68 was the same color..
Jackb
Thanks for your help and patience with me and the photos!
Your Vette looks great... My 68 was the same color..
Jackb
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Doesn't look like you have much room to slip a belt in either... I guess I will loosen up the pump to get it in... Hopefully I don't have to change it often!
Thanks for your help and patience with me and the photos!
Your Vette looks great... My 68 was the same color..
Jackb
Thanks for your help and patience with me and the photos!
Your Vette looks great... My 68 was the same color..
Jackb
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Heel & Toe
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From: Gunnison Colorado
Power steering pump adjusting bracket
I ordered a new adjusting bracket and I have the same problem as before. See where the end is suppose to mount to the block? There is @ 1 in. or more space between it and the block.. Not sure what's gingon here? Any thoughts? Thanks in advance...