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    9/22/2015 9:55 AM  #1

    TCarney9365i7r
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    Power Steering

    I have a 1965 Mustang with a 200 engine, A/C and  P/S. The P/S is the Eaton pump and I would like to change it to the Thompson/Ford pump. I have the correct 6 cylinder pump with Ford DA marked pulley and 3 piece bracket. The problem I am having are the 3 screws that mount the pump to the bracket. The pulley grooved area (sheave) is extremely close to the bracket leaving very little room to install the screws. Outside of removing the pulley, installing the pump, and reinstalling the pulley, my only other option is smaller screws. I am afraid that if I use smaller screws they may pull out while driving causing bigger problems. Any ideas would be of great help. Thanks
     

     

    9/22/2015 2:00 PM  #2

    TKOPerformance
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    Re: Power Steering

    The pulley has to be removed and reinstalled.  That's how its done.  A PS pulley puller can be had for $20-$35 at Harbor Freight or any auto parts store. 

     

    9/22/2015 2:15 PM  #3

    TimC
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    Re: Power Steering

    My local O'Reilleys and AutoZone has free tool "rental" .  You give a deposit equal to the value of the tool, and get a full refund when you bring the tool back.  I have storage limits, and can't keep every tool I'd like to own, and, I'm cheap.....

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    9/22/2015 5:25 PM  #4

    TCarney9365i7r
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    Re: Power Steering

    I kinda figured that was going to be the end result. I do have a puller and installer. Thanks for the fast response.
    Tom

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    9/23/2015 10:15 AM  #5

    Gaba
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    Re: Power Steering

    yeah .... pulley has to be removed like said before.. WHICH REMINDS me!! I forgot to put a bolt in mine. one vibrated off some time back.. dang it !! lol 

    If it aint broke, I have'nt tried to "Fix" it yet!
     

    9/23/2015 1:42 PM  #6

    TCarney9365i7r
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    Re: Power Steering

    I have done plenty of things like that. I already installed the pulley on the pump before asking the forum. So for now I have to remove and reinstall the pulley. Thanks again for the help.

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