Raven R code 281 Report post Posted October 8, 2017 Does anyone have a view of the back of a power steering pump? Thanks, Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969_Mach1 333 Report post Posted October 8, 2017 I don't understand what you need. The color looks correct. However, I am not 100% certain it is the correct pump cover. On Mustangs I have only seen pump covers where the return line fitting points down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raven R code 281 Report post Posted October 8, 2017 The little parts laying in the box need to go on in a particular way. The pump is original to my car. My daughter lost the thumb drive we use for photos.....and I had pictures at one point. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raven R code 281 Report post Posted October 15, 2017 Anyone know if there should be an O-ring to seal the back shaft opening? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969_Mach1 333 Report post Posted October 15, 2017 There should be a thin paper type gasket over that fitting on the inside between the pump and the housing. You can only get one in a rebuild kit. If it's missing, I have made one from gasket material in the past and it worked fine. I'm not familiar with big block pumps. But I haven't seen any original 289, 302, 351W, or 351C Mustang PS pumps with the return line fitting pointing upward. If it ever got replaced by a previous owner it's very common to get a parts store pump with the fitting pointing in the wrong direction. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ralt962 11 Report post Posted October 19, 2017 My car came with the pump and the fitting pointing down. The front bearing was more than shot so I bought another pump. That one did come with the fitting pointing up. Likely incorrect. I still have the old one with the shot bearing and the correct housing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raven R code 281 Report post Posted October 21, 2017 The pump off my Q is identical to my R code (pictured)....and my Q code was totaled in 1973 with 35k miles on it , so I doubt it was changed. Might be a big block thing because of the PS cooler. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raven R code 281 Report post Posted October 22, 2017 Ok......got it all together. I think the upward return spout is due to the PS cooler being in the mix (428 only I believe). Pictures for reference...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmlay 80 Report post Posted October 23, 2017 I believe your index, or rear support bracket, is incorrect. For a R or Q code it should look like the one below. It should also be phosphate and oil finished IF looking for original look.: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raven R code 281 Report post Posted October 23, 2017 54 minutes ago, jmlay said: I believe your index, or rear support bracket, is incorrect. For a R or Q code it should look like the one below. It should also be phosphate and oil finished IF looking for original look.: Great piece of detail. Where did you see that? The picture gets grainy when I blow it up. The bracket color on mine may be wrong.... but my R code came to me with 3,100 miles on it and my Q code had 35,000 on it and both have the same pump housing.....so not sure what to say but I am intrigued by everyone’s comment about this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmlay 80 Report post Posted November 5, 2017 MansfieldMustang.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
