Re: [Chrysler300] Power steering pump

[smopar@xxxxxxxxxxxx]

Actually, I had the correct tool to reassemble the Thompson pump from my 300C, and was able to do so.  However, the reason I tried to rebuild it in the first place was an annoying whirring noise that emanated from the pump when turning the steering wheel, and it got worse the hotter the pump got while driving.  Rebuilding it with new seals and such didn't change anything, which really isn't too surprising.  It still makes noise, and I am considering going to the 1958 and later pump, but I hate it not looking correct.  Am I the only one that has that awful noise from this pump, or it it the reason it was a one year only pump?  I found another one on a 1957 New Yorker in a junk yard and just installed it as it was, but it too made the same noise.  Am I just really unlucky?
Thanks
Steve Albu  


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> Hi Al and All:
> There are two things in my life I was never able to reassemble:  An  alarm 
> clock I took apart as a kid and my 300C power steering pump!!    Seriously, I 
> think one must need the fixture shown in the service manual to keep  the sleeves 
> in their proper position.  Way back in '63 or '64, I just  substituted the 
> "slipper" type pump.   Good luck!!   Perhaps  some member has devised a way 
> without the fixture.  If so, I will read  with interest.   300ly, Gil cunningham
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> In a message dated 5/9/2006 2:15:57 AM Eastern Standard Time,  
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> Has  anyone out there disassembled and reassembled a ' 57 power steering 
> pump, and  not committed suicide in the process?  If so, please respond.  I'd  
> like to know the secret.
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