Power steering pump bolts breaking
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Power steering pump bolts breaking
Why does the lower stud on the back side of the pump keep breaking? I have had this problem over the years but it hasn't hurt anything. Just thought I would get energetic and do something about it if there is a solution.
500HP carb, V-Belts GM style pump.
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500HP carb, V-Belts GM style pump.
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Tom,
Mine kept breaking so I headed to the Auto parts store and bought an exhaust stud and some washers. Installed the stud and finished the weekend. Figure I would fix it later.. never broke again?? Maybe this year with the blower on it will?
Dick
Mine kept breaking so I headed to the Auto parts store and bought an exhaust stud and some washers. Installed the stud and finished the weekend. Figure I would fix it later.. never broke again?? Maybe this year with the blower on it will?
Dick
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Thanks Dick. I'll find an exhaust stud. I should've known you would have a fix.
Talk to you later tonight.
Tom
Talk to you later tonight.
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Install ARP bolt or stud,well worth the $!! My engine package has ARP in everything and I have never broken any. SS bolts from the hardware are very soft.Try and cut ARP with a hacksaw.
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You know I had the same problem 2 years ago. I replaced the stud with a factory Merc one, but was careful not overtighten the nut. Never broke another one, but I do carry a spare! Carbed HP500 type set-up.
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