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gearhead1985B:
I got the power steering pump remover tool thingy
kirksjeep:
--- Quote from: gearhead1985B on August 26, 2009, 12:46:23 AM ---I got the power steering pump remover tool thingy
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I rented one from Autozone, but thanks.
I ended up having to replace the pulley instead of using my old one since the newer one has the holes in it to access the bolts. The guy at autozone tried to swap the pulley at the counter and ended up messing up the collar of the pulley and then told me I should go to Deans and get another pump >:(. I took my pump and tool back home and ended up having to very, very carefully cut the pulley off the pump. I put 2 very small nicks in the shaft, but I doubt it will have any effect. The new pulley went on just fine. From there the pump and bracket just bolt right up. The stock belt will work if I route it a little different around the water pump, but I'm going to get a new one.
As far as additional parts, I bought about 2' of hose for the low pressure side of the power steering box to reservoir connection, and 2 hose clamps for it. I also picked up a pack of assorted vacuum connections ( T,Y, adaptors, etc..), 1' of 3/16 hose and 1' of 5/32 hose.
I'll test drive it tomorrow.
kirksjeep:
The stock belt is 96.7" and is too long, the next size down is 94.0" which seems like it will work. I say seems because I'm still not done with it. There is a tab on the drivers side of the crank pulley that looks like a screw driver would slide in to it for something, but I'm not sure why it is there. I have ground about 1/4" off the tab but it is still too close to the belt to put any more tension on it. The way it is now it squeals like a pig at start up, but goes away after a few seconds. If I rev the engine it squeals for a split second and it also squeals at full lock of the wheels.
That's the bad, but I took it for a test drive and ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
WOW, WOW, WOW. It runs like I still had the stock size tires on it. I even managed to get a little chirp out of the tires when shifting into second gear. Between the custom head pipe, and now the improved intake, I can feel a significant gain in power.
It also feels like the power steering pump is a little better then the YJ one. I'll pull the belt back off tomorrow and do a little more grinding so I can put some more tension on the belt. I also need to finish wiring my lights on the rear bumper, but after that I should be ready for Mohawk.
kirksjeep:
Today I did a little more grinding, and now the belt fits just fine no more squeeling even with the A/C (air compressor) and turning the tires lock to lock.
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