What year model is this for? I just bought a rebuilt power steering pump for my
'62 Imperial a couple of weeks ago. The parts store had it the day after I
called them about it. It had the pulley already on it, but I had to install the
resevior. It was a snap. I kept my old pump and plan to have it rebuilt since
the next time I need this (20 years from now)they may not be available. I only
paid $46.00 for the rebuilt pump. It took about two hours to do the job from
start to finish.
Paul
In a message dated 3/14/2004 9:19:50 PM Eastern Standard Time,
cbody67tx@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
> Resealing a power steering pump is not that hard to do. Basically, there's a
>lip seal on the input shaft of the pump, the big o-ring where the pump body
>fits into the reservoir "can", and maybe a few other o-rings on the back of
>the pump. The front seal might be critical if there's a wear groove in the
>shaft, though. The big pump/reservoir housing o-ring is a square o-ring
>instead of round. A little care, finesse, and lube will make sure it doesn't
>get cocked when you slide the pump housing into the reservoir can. Of course,
>the pulley will have to be removed to replace the input shaft seal.
>
> All in all, resealing what you have might be the most cost effective and
>expeditious way to go rather than trying to adapt another style of pump to the
>engine. Or just buy a reman pump without a reservoir and get that one
>installed in the existing reservoir housing. Then you can keep the core for
>later as they probably don't have much core charge on them
> anyway.
>
> Enjoy!
> W Bell
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