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Title: Power steering pump shaft leak
Post by: CCP on September 03, 2019, 11:35:43 AM

 Discovered a leak in the power steering pump coming from the front shaft. Once the pulley is off can the seal be replaced without having to disassemble the pump? Anybody been down this road?

                  Thanks,  Pete.

Title: Re: Power steering pump shaft leak
Post by: ruppstang on September 03, 2019, 01:51:35 PM

The simple answer is no.

Title: Re: Power steering pump shaft leak
Post by: CCP on September 03, 2019, 04:58:03 PM

  Actually yes. Once I got the pulley off, the seal came out with a puller simply made from 2 drywall screws. Worked pretty good.

                          Pete.

Title: Re: Power steering pump shaft leak
Post by: Bob Gaines on September 03, 2019, 05:25:37 PM

Quote from: CCP on September 03, 2019, 04:58:03 PM

  Actually yes. Once I got the pulley off, the seal came out with a puller simply made from 2 drywall screws. Worked pretty good.

                          Pete.

Pete,let us know where you get the seal from when you find it.

Title: Re: Power steering pump shaft leak
Post by: ruppstang on September 03, 2019, 10:37:27 PM

I learned something. I thought when we did one it came out to the inside.
Sorry

Title: Re: Power steering pump shaft leak
Post by: 67350#1242 on September 03, 2019, 11:17:44 PM

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Pete,let us know where you get the seal from when you find it.
R

Here's a link to the best kit I've seen.   Includes bushing, cam pack springs and all seals.

https://restorationpartssource.com/store/power-steering-pump-deluxe-rebuild-kit-1965-73-mustang-thompson-style-kevins-classic-parts_moreinfo.html

Kurt.

Title: Re: Power steering pump shaft leak
Post by: CCP on September 04, 2019, 08:51:02 AM

  Ordered the seal through my local parts store. Supposed to be in today. Will let you know brand and part number when I get it.

Title: Re: Power steering pump shaft leak
Post by: CCP on September 04, 2019, 11:57:59 AM

  Just got the seal. It's from National Oil Seals, part number 8773S. 
       

Title: Re: Power steering pump shaft leak
Post by: Bossbill on September 04, 2019, 04:05:23 PM

Quote from: 67350#1242 on September 03, 2019, 11:17:44 PM

Here's a link to the best kit I've seen.   Includes bushing, cam pack springs and all seals.

https://restorationpartssource.com/store/power-steering-pump-deluxe-rebuild-kit-1965-73-mustang-thompson-style-kevins-classic-parts_moreinfo.html

Kurt.

I've bought from them before and had a good experience. Even got a wrong part (heater box foam) and they shipped me a new one without asking for the old, wrong one back or any additional funds.

Given that springs have a finite life I like the fact that they've included those.

Good tip!