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     Lynn Davis Posted From: 74.251.59.157 |
My power steering hydraulic pump belt is thin and needs changing. The front shaft, of course, drives the hydraulic pump in front of the radiator. Is there a secret to removing the belt? My manual skips from page 198 to 407. | ||
| Chris Losey (Admin) Posted From: 72.35.57.251 |
I don't have a book here. The pump has to be unbolted and slid out enough so that the shaft comes out of the pulley enough to get the belt by, which is only a couple of inches. You might also try un-bolting the hub that the shaft goes into on the engine pulley, and slide the hub down the shaft. That might be less involved. There is a belt that is made of small pieces that can be installed without taking everything apart. I've never used one, but found one with a quick google search at a woodworking supply shop. http://store.mannyswoodworkersplace.com/8110044.html I remember seeing these for sale at some farm trade shows in the past. Might be an option if you don't want to tear everything apart. | ||
| Lynn Davis Posted From: 74.251.59.157 |
So the shaft is probably splined and slips into the pully housing? I'm going to get a new belt before I start taking stuff apart. (I want to stay with a solid belt.) I'm also going to call Floyd County Museum tomorrow and ask why I'm short 200 pages. | ||
| Chris Losey (Admin) Posted From: 67.142.130.18 |
Yes, it is splined on the engine end of the shaft, and it should slide right out. The other end most likely has a key way that goes into some kind of mis-alignment coupler that has a set screw to hold the shaft in place. I'd personally stay with the solid belt too. I've tried the others, but.... | ||
| Lynn Davis Posted From: 70.152.92.28 |
Removed the grill then two 1/2" studs that fasten the hydraulic pump in place. After disconnecting two hydraulic hoses (and catching 5 gallons of fluid) the pump and splined shaft easily slid forward. Replacing the belt was a breeze. I used NAPA #25 7380 belt. |
