PS pump resto recommendation

[Michael L.]

Guys,

I've lined up someone to do most of the pieces I need restored but haven't found someone to do the PS pump. I looked in both the Driveline and Hemmings and didn't find anyone who fit the bill. Does anyone have a rec for someone for PS pump resto?

Mike

[Jeff P.]

Re: PS pump resto recommendation

Mike, Lonestar Caliper has done a few for me. They can rebuild for a survivor or refinish new. Ken is great to deal with. They advertise in our driveline. Good luck. Merry Christmas ,jeff.

[Russ S.]

Re: PS pump resto recommendation

PS pumps are very easy to rebuild yourself if you can get a rebuild kit.

[Joe L.]

Re: PS pump resto recommendation

PS pumps are very easy to rebuild yourself if you can get a rebuild kit.

Russ and Mike------


Yup. Pump rebuild kits are easy to get. Gates #350390 is one of many likely available.

[Edward J.]

Re: PS pump resto recommendation

Mike, if your hyd. pump works good but has a few leak,s, As stated above a reseal is very easy. generally speaking the pump rarely fails, unless run dry. It will require a pulley remover and installer if its a pressed type, but older cars have a nut holding the pulley on.

[Joe L.]

Re: PS pump resto recommendation

Mike, if your hyd. pump works good but has a few leak,s, As stated above a reseal is very easy. generally speaking the pump rarely fails, unless run dry. It will require a pulley remover and installer if its a pressed type, but older cars have a nut holding the pulley on.

Edward------

P/S pumps through 1974 used a (slightly) tapered shaft with a special locknut. These pumps do require a special puller for pulley removal, though. No installation tool is necessary. 1975-82 pumps use an interference fit shaft and pulley. A special puller and installation tool is required to remove and install the pulley.

Incidentally, 1963-74 pumps use a pump reservoir with welded-on filler neck. 1975-82 pumps use a "tear drop" shaped reservoir with integral filler.