Power steering pump

[73pony]

Finally getting around to changing out the power steering pump. See pic. What purpose does this bracket attached to back of pump serve? There was nothing hooked to it prior to removal. Have to wait until tomorrow to finish. Need to borrow the pulley puller from the parts store.

 

[Mikes73]

It is to keep the power steering line from moving around.

 

[73pony]

Weird. No line went through there or really even close to it. Is it for one of the cooler lines? Return line?

 

[rocket366]

There is a short piece of hard line tubing that goes in there. Best photo I could

find was posted here awhile back.

http://www.7173mustangs.com/thread-power-steering-pressure-hose

Don at OMS may have the correct bits for you PM him.

Paul

 

[73pony]

Hmm. Confused. That looks nothing like what I have going on.

 

[rocket366]

I will take a photo of my pump set-up for you in

the morning unless someone beets me to it.

Paul

 

[Don C]

That little section of hard line is not easy to find and is necessary when using the stock pressure hose. When it is missing it's possible to have a pressure hose made with the correct fitting to mate to the output fitting on the pump.

 

[tony-muscle]

Here is a picture of it, but it is not available. I am looking for one as well. Since they are not available I will end up making one out of tubing.

http://www2.cougarpartscatalog.com/store/p/12950-Pressure-Line-Outlet-Tube-Assembly-Power-Steering-Used-1971-1973-Mercury-Cougar-/-1971-1973-Ford-Mustang.html

1971 M-code Mach 1

 

[mpbsr]

Finally getting around to changing out the power steering pump. See pic. What purpose does this bracket attached to back of pump serve? There was nothing hooked to it prior to removal. Have to wait until tomorrow to finish. Need to borrow the pulley puller from the parts store.

I have one that I pulled from my 1973 302. For reasons unknown the line was leaking even though everything was tight with no splitting/cracks in the tube or ends.

I picked up a used one on ebay and guess what, it was still leaking a little every once in a while. So not sure what the problem is.

If interested, please contact me.

http://www2.cougarpartscatalog.com/store/p/12950-Pressure-Line-Outlet-Tube-Assembly-Power-Steering-Used-1971-1973-Mercury-Cougar-/-1971-1973-Ford-Mustang.html

Please let me know.

 

[rocket366]

I didn't get a chance to photo my PS setup today.

I think you have an idea of how it is supposed to be now

but if you or anyone needs a photo let me know.

Paul

 

[eddyw]

see picture:

 

[73pony]

Does anyone have the ford part number? or the tubing size?

 

[mpbsr]

Does anyone have the ford part number? or the tubing size?

Hey 73Pony I sent you a PM.

 

[rackerm]

I pulled the Power Steering pump from my 73 H code Convertible with A/C and Tilt Steering. Built in June 73. The pulley on the car is a 3 spoke casting and not the common solid steel disc. I have never seen a 3 spoke pulley on any other Mustang. The part number and date code on the pump I pulled from my car is correct. Both pulleys have the same offset, belt groove, and diameter so they appear to be interchangeable. I am wondering if the pulley itself or the pump was replaced at some point in its past.

Has anybody else have or seen a 3 spoke pulley on 73 mustangs? I have both types of pulleys and want to used the correct one. I appreciate any insight. Thanks

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[4mm]

Is that bracket called an indexing bracket?

 

[OMS]

I pulled the Power Steering pump from my 73 H code Convertible with A/C and Tilt Steering. Built in June 73. The pulley on the car is a 3 spoke casting and not the common solid steel disc. I have never seen a 3 spoke pulley on any other Mustang. The part number and date code on the pump I pulled from my car is correct. Both pulleys have the same offset, belt groove, and diameter so they appear to be interchangeable. I am wondering if the pulley itself or the pump was replaced at some point in its past.

Has anybody else have or seen a 3 spoke pulley on 73 mustangs? I have both types of pulleys and want to used the correct one. I appreciate any insight. Thanks

Yes, I have seen several late 73's with the 3 spoke cast pulley

Never figured out if there was a Ford change, but they have all been late 73's when I find that pulley.

 

[rackerm]

I pulled the Power Steering pump from my 73 H code Convertible with A/C and Tilt Steering. Built in June 73. The pulley on the car is a 3 spoke casting and not the common solid steel disc. I have never seen a 3 spoke pulley on any other Mustang. The part number and date code on the pump I pulled from my car is correct. Both pulleys have the same offset, belt groove, and diameter so they appear to be interchangeable. I am wondering if the pulley itself or the pump was replaced at some point in its past.

Has anybody else have or seen a 3 spoke pulley on 73 mustangs? I have both types of pulleys and want to used the correct one. I appreciate any insight. Thanks

Yes, I have seen several late 73's with the 3 spoke cast pulley

Never figured out if there was a Ford change, but they have all been late 73's when I find that pulley.

Well that answers it for me. Thanks.

 

[secluff]

I pulled the Power Steering pump from my 73 H code Convertible with A/C and Tilt Steering. Built in June 73. The pulley on the car is a 3 spoke casting and not the common solid steel disc. I have never seen a 3 spoke pulley on any other Mustang. The part number and date code on the pump I pulled from my car is correct. Both pulleys have the same offset, belt groove, and diameter so they appear to be interchangeable. I am wondering if the pulley itself or the pump was replaced at some point in its past.

Has anybody else have or seen a 3 spoke pulley on 73 mustangs? I have both types of pulleys and want to used the correct one. I appreciate any insight. Thanks

Yes, I have seen several late 73's with the 3 spoke cast pulley

Never figured out if there was a Ford change, but they have all been late 73's when I find that pulley.

Don, if you have any of those pulley's that are easily accessible could you please get an engineering number for me? Not something that has to be done right away, but would like to document the ID #s. Especially on parts we find on these cars that are different from what we normally see or is cataloged for them. The pulley reminds me of some I've seen on some F series trucks. Thanks!!