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**MusicMan70** · 06-14-2013, 06:18 PM

DreamRyder Welcome!

So is that a factory set-up or homebuilt and would you provide better photos? What is the issue with the power steering?

**DreamRyder1963** · 06-14-2013, 07:16 PM

According to the guy we bought the truck from, the pump is a dealer installed unit. I will post some better pics when I can. The problem we are having is this horrible squealing sound. Orginally I thought it was the alternator bearing or the old belts so we replaced both but the sound remains and it seems to be coming from the PS pump.
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**DreamRyder1963** · 06-15-2013, 10:44 AM

Here are some better pics of the pump setup.

**MusicMan70** · 06-15-2013, 12:24 PM

Thanks for the pics...interesting setup from the routing of the upper radiator hose to the exhaust manifold heat shield and "305e" sticker.

Squealing may be just insufficient fluid level or bad pump.

**DreamRyder1963** · 06-15-2013, 12:33 PM

The upper radiator hose runs under the power steering pump to the water outlet. The hose that is connected to the exhaust manifold is a preheater hose for the breather. The pump has fluid which is why I think is bad. Would I be able to adapt a normal pump, such as the one in the link, to replace the one we have?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/350789409598...84.m1423.l2649

**MusicMan70** · 06-15-2013, 01:05 PM

You have a pretty unique set-up already. Perhaps just have the current one rebuilt or replaced.
If you really want to go with the other style pump, then you need the GMC Specific power steering bracket; tough to find.

Here is a link that may help you decide.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=532628

**DreamRyder1963** · 06-15-2013, 02:34 PM

We would like to keep the original setup but I am having trouble finding a replacement like it. I checked out the thread you posted and the bottom half of the bracket setup looks similar to the GMC setup so we may be able to use the stock-style pump. Do you know of where I can get a pump like the one we have?

**MusicMan70** · 06-15-2013, 08:36 PM

Here's what's listed at RockAuto.

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,ca...,parttype,7380

Yours may have come off a big truck application like this engine here; 379 V-6.

69Cherrybomber · 06-15-2013, 11:09 PM

Hey MusicMan70, I am DreamRyder's brother and I wanted to thank you for all your help. At this point I think we are going try to adapt a normal PS pump from a 305 v6. The brackets look similar to the one posted in the other thread so we think it is at lest worth a shot. I will post back with the results.

**DreamRyder1963** · 06-16-2013, 10:03 PM

I just wanted to give you an update. It turns out that the power steering isn't the problem. The bearing on the water pump is extremely loose and squealing. I wanted to thank you again MusicMan70.

**MusicMan70** · 06-16-2013, 10:50 PM

Well that should be an easier fix! You're both welcome.

GTS61 · 03-24-2015, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by duallyjams

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Would you know where I could get a power steering pump bracket for my 61 305 V6? One guy on here said he'd make me one but he never came through.
I sure would appreciate it.

Thanks
Greg

**J3500HD** · 03-24-2015, 03:27 PM

GTS61 I have one that I will let go

06-14-2013, 06:18 PM	#51
MusicMan70 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 1,820	Re: 305 v6 power steering question DreamRyder Welcome! So is that a factory set-up or homebuilt and would you provide better photos? What is the issue with the power steering? __________________ MusicMan70 1961 GMC Suburban

06-14-2013, 07:16 PM	#52
DreamRyder1963 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 499	Re: 305 v6 power steering question According to the guy we bought the truck from, the pump is a dealer installed unit. I will post some better pics when I can. The problem we are having is this horrible squealing sound. Orginally I thought it was the alternator bearing or the old belts so we replaced both but the sound remains and it seems to be coming from the PS pump. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 Cheyenne (sold for Mazda) 1963 Chevy Corvair Pro-Touring Project 2012 Mazda 3 i Sport sedan http://www.dracoautodesigns.com/

06-15-2013, 10:44 AM	#53
DreamRyder1963 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 499	Re: 305 v6 power steering question Here are some better pics of the pump setup. Attached Images __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 Cheyenne (sold for Mazda) 1963 Chevy Corvair Pro-Touring Project 2012 Mazda 3 i Sport sedan http://www.dracoautodesigns.com/

06-15-2013, 12:24 PM	#54
MusicMan70 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 1,820	Re: 305 v6 power steering question Thanks for the pics...interesting setup from the routing of the upper radiator hose to the exhaust manifold heat shield and "305e" sticker. Squealing may be just insufficient fluid level or bad pump. __________________ MusicMan70 1961 GMC Suburban

06-15-2013, 12:33 PM	#55
DreamRyder1963 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 499	Re: 305 v6 power steering question The upper radiator hose runs under the power steering pump to the water outlet. The hose that is connected to the exhaust manifold is a preheater hose for the breather. The pump has fluid which is why I think is bad. Would I be able to adapt a normal pump, such as the one in the link, to replace the one we have? http://www.ebay.com/itm/350789409598...84.m1423.l2649 __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 Cheyenne (sold for Mazda) 1963 Chevy Corvair Pro-Touring Project 2012 Mazda 3 i Sport sedan http://www.dracoautodesigns.com/

06-15-2013, 01:05 PM	#56
MusicMan70 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 1,820	Re: 305 v6 power steering question You have a pretty unique set-up already. Perhaps just have the current one rebuilt or replaced. If you really want to go with the other style pump, then you need the GMC Specific power steering bracket; tough to find. Here is a link that may help you decide. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=532628 __________________ MusicMan70 1961 GMC Suburban

06-15-2013, 02:34 PM	#57
DreamRyder1963 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 499	Re: 305 v6 power steering question We would like to keep the original setup but I am having trouble finding a replacement like it. I checked out the thread you posted and the bottom half of the bracket setup looks similar to the GMC setup so we may be able to use the stock-style pump. Do you know of where I can get a pump like the one we have? __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 Cheyenne (sold for Mazda) 1963 Chevy Corvair Pro-Touring Project 2012 Mazda 3 i Sport sedan http://www.dracoautodesigns.com/

06-15-2013, 08:36 PM	#58
MusicMan70 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 1,820	Re: 305 v6 power steering question Here's what's listed at RockAuto. http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,ca...,parttype,7380 Yours may have come off a big truck application like this engine here; 379 V-6. Attached Images __________________ MusicMan70 1961 GMC Suburban

06-15-2013, 11:09 PM	#59
69Cherrybomber Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Corryton, Tennessee Posts: 25	Re: 305 v6 power steering question Hey MusicMan70, I am DreamRyder's brother and I wanted to thank you for all your help. At this point I think we are going try to adapt a normal PS pump from a 305 v6. The brackets look similar to the one posted in the other thread so we think it is at lest worth a shot. I will post back with the results. __________________ 1964 GMC 1000 series 292 3 speed 1969 GMC C15 305e V6 3 speed

06-16-2013, 10:03 PM	#60
DreamRyder1963 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 499	Re: 305 v6 power steering question I just wanted to give you an update. It turns out that the power steering isn't the problem. The bearing on the water pump is extremely loose and squealing. I wanted to thank you again MusicMan70. __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 Cheyenne (sold for Mazda) 1963 Chevy Corvair Pro-Touring Project 2012 Mazda 3 i Sport sedan http://www.dracoautodesigns.com/

06-16-2013, 10:50 PM	#61
MusicMan70 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 1,820	Re: 305 v6 power steering question Well that should be an easier fix! You're both welcome. __________________ MusicMan70 1961 GMC Suburban

03-24-2015, 03:27 PM	#63
J3500HD Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Longview,WA Posts: 52	Re: 305 v6 power steering question GTS61 I have one that I will let go



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