Need help with power steerimg after header install
08-03-2001, 09:15 PM
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Need help with power steerimg after header install
I just installed Hedman headers and I am having difficulty getting the power steering brackets back on. The bracket that bolts on the side of the head with the two header bolts won't fit anymore. I am looking for ideas how to get the brackets back on or how did those of you with headers get your pumps to work?
08-04-2001, 12:54 AM
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Car: yep
Engine: uhuh
Transmission: sure does
They make special brackets for header installs.
You can also "shim and balance" as we call it and use spacers, shims, etc. to do the same thing.
I welded up my own bracket for the job, I have all working A/C and P/S brackets on with headers.
I would give summit a call.
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You can also "shim and balance" as we call it and use spacers, shims, etc. to do the same thing.
I welded up my own bracket for the job, I have all working A/C and P/S brackets on with headers.
I would give summit a call.
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1986 Chevy 3/4 ton pick up
1981 corvette
1995 Kawi ZX6R
and 2 POS commuters...
R.I.P. #3
"He can see air"
08-04-2001, 11:13 AM
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Car: 4
Engine: 6
Transmission: 5
I'm lazy...
I use pieces of thick 7/16" inner diameter tubing to make spacers such that the header flange plus the spacer equalled the thickness of the manifold, then used the stock hardware and bolted it all on.
I also have working A/C and PS, with all the brackets and hardware properly installed. Nothing is loose or out of line or anything. I test fit it before the otor went in the car, I think it took about 10 or 15 minutes to get it perfect.
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I use pieces of thick 7/16" inner diameter tubing to make spacers such that the header flange plus the spacer equalled the thickness of the manifold, then used the stock hardware and bolted it all on.
I also have working A/C and PS, with all the brackets and hardware properly installed. Nothing is loose or out of line or anything. I test fit it before the otor went in the car, I think it took about 10 or 15 minutes to get it perfect.
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08-04-2001, 11:23 PM
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Does anyone know who would make a bracket to mount the pump without having to connect to the header flange? Or a fairly easy way to get the stock ones to work?
08-05-2001, 11:54 AM
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Car: yep
Engine: uhuh
Transmission: sure does
Do as RB said and just install the bracket up on the engine, and fill the gaps with a spacer and a longer bolt.
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and 2 POS commuters...
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1986 Chevy 3/4 ton pick up
1981 corvette
1995 Kawi ZX6R
and 2 POS commuters...
R.I.P. #3
"He can see air"
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