Big block power steering

[SuperDave]

Okay, so I'm rebuilding my 400. Got it painted and partially assembled.
Just got the brackets and assorted small parts back from the powder coaters today.

Even got a seal kit for the power steering pump.

But like a dumbass, I forgot to take pics of the motor before it came apart.

I'm at a bit of a conundrum as to how the pump mounts to the engine. Does anyone have a big block powered C-Body they'd be willing to photograph and post here so I can figure out how, what and where? Please?

Also, I have a non AC alternator bracket to mount the alternator because it's gonna be a while before I restore AC to this thing. Any pics of those someone has converted would be cool also.

 

[RagTop66]

These were saved in my photo library. Hope it’s helpful. I can take some pics closer up tomorrow if these don’t help. Just let me know.

 

[69 300 vert]

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Okay, so I'm rebuilding my 400. Got it painted and partially assembled.
Just got the brackets and assorted small parts back from the powder coaters today.
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Even got a seal kit for the power steering pump.

But like a dumbass, I forgot to take pics of the motor before it came apart.

I'm at a bit of a conundrum as to how the pump mounts to the engine. Does anyone have a big block powered C-Body they'd be willing to photograph and post here so I can figure out how, what and where? Please?

Also, I have a non AC alternator bracket to mount the alternator because it's gonna be a while before I restore AC to this thing. Any pics of those someone has converted would be cool also.

What car? From what you've posted I think you have a '69 to '71? Pretty sure C bodies started getting Saginaw pumps in '72? Year makes a difference. Check eBay for faxon literature, engine assembly manuals.

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[SuperDave]

It's a 73 Chrysler Newport. Yes, Saginaw type pump.

 

[SuperDave]

Pump isn't in either picture. 2nd pic shows the pump reservoir and pulley on the left next to the transmission dipstick tube.

Pump itself has 2 bolt holes on the side and a single hole on the back to hold the reservoir & bracket together, no bolt holes on the front.

Car is at the shop. I'll take pics of the pump itself when I get there this afternoon.

This is the only 2 pics of it I have on my phone before it all came apart:

I'm wondering if I have all the necessary parts, if they were lost by me during disassembly or left at the powder coaters.

 

[CBODY67]

Check the parts book downloads at www.mymopar.com for a model year that uses the Saginaw pump. The parts illustrations "exploded view" ofd the power steering system would probably show the parts and where they go.

Just some thoughts,
CBODY67

 

[SuperDave]

Okay, I was wrong. It's not a Saginaw, it's a Federal. There's no bolt holes on the front, there are 2 holes on the side and a single bolt on the back. I was under the assumption it was a Saginaw based on the seal kit Advance Auto sold me. Yesterday when I attempted to rebuild it, I found it was missing some appropriate sized seals, it had extra seals that wouldn't fit, and the front seal was the wrong size.

Here's a pic I found online that looks identical to mine.

I figured out some of the brackets but I may be missing some. There's one the runs sideways to mount somewhere to the side of the motor but I can't find it. Not sure if I lost it or if the powder coaters did.
(Sigh).
I may have to just pony up some bucks, buy a new complete Saginaw unit and a matching bracket assembly.

It doesn't help that I only have 2 months to finish this car and be on the road, I'm moving to Texas the end of October.