72 351c in my 70 mach 1

[cmayna]

I'm using 2 groove March pulleys on my Cleveland, though last minute change was to not go PS. Still, love the looks.

 

[miketyler]

True - there is something very sexy about spinning billet aluminum....it adds a high-tech flavor under the hood.

 

[miketyler]

Does the power steering pulley press on? I see the Allen fitting in the shaft end, wasnt sure if it threaded on?

 

[midpack]

Does the power steering pulley press on? I see the Allen fitting in the shaft end, wasnt sure if it threaded on?

Yes, PS pullies are pressed on. You'll need a specific tool that both removes and installs the pulley or you'll likely ruin the pump. The good news is they're not very expensive

 

[buening]

they can be rented at your local Autozone for free, FYI

 

[miketyler]

Is this just a garden-variety puller or special tool for Ford PS pumps?

 

[buening]

Here is an example of one: http://www.amazon.com/Powerbuilt-647070-Steering-Alternator-Pulley/dp/B0015UWWGY/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1287075778&sr=8-3-fkmr1

They are not Ford specific, but some kits come with different size studs. One from Autozone: http://www.autozone.com/autozone/accessories/OEM-Power-steering-pulley-puller-installer-kit/_/N-264z?counter=0&filterByKeyWord=power+steering+pulley+tool&fromString=search&itemIdentifier=2075_0_0_

 

[miketyler]

Got it and worked like a charm. I dont see how it would aid in reinstallation though.

Also, my PS pump pulley is 6 1/4" dia, larger than what they have listed. I guess the slight overdrive is negigible if I use one of their smaller dia listed pulleys?

With the weird diameters on the crank, WP, and PS, the only thing I am really concerend about is cooling issues and belt alignments. I cant help but wonder what this engine came out of with these seemingly bastard pulley sizes?

 

[daveSanborn]

I dont see how it would aid in reinstallation though.

Reinstallation is usually performed by using an appropriately sized bolt and washer. An impact gun on the bolt will "pull" the pulley onto the shaft until it's seated.

 

[miketyler]

Cool - I didnt realize the inside of the shaft was threaded so as to allow for that. Now withthe pulley offI need to prep the case for paint. It has a couple of dents in it that I would like to straighten out. I believe this is the canister style Saginaw type, are they easy to disassemble?

 

[miketyler]

wasy to disassemble, remove both nots off the back and CAREFULLY pull the pump mechanism from the can. There are alignment marks cast intot he pump plate and a notch on the can. Best to keep those aligned while you are removing.

 

[daveSanborn]

wasy to disassemble, remove both nots off the back and CAREFULLY pull the pump mechanism from the can. There are alignment marks cast intot he pump plate and a notch on the can. Best to keep those aligned while you are removing.

You may want to wait until after the pump is installed on an engine and has some pressurized fluid run through it before passing judgement on the success of the rebuild. Maybe it's just me, but I gave up trying to rebuild PS pumps years ago as they seem to leak miserably after they've been disassembled/reassembled.