"Midnight Rider" 1970 C10 SWB Fleetside

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Getting close to the end of the front accessories. Power steering pump is up next.

Saginaw Type II TC pump and integrated resevoir






The kit also comes with a hardline to AN -6 adapter with crush washers. Installed and torqued to spec.






Installed the assembly onto the manifold. Torqued to proper amount.





The manual says to press the power steering pulley on until it's flush with the end of the shaft. It's impossible to see your progress because the install tool is blocking your view. So, I used this nice pulley alignment laser kit from Dayco. The kit is designed to utilize a target with the laser, but neither the laser or the target fit well on the small alternator pulley or the large crank pulley. I ended up just using the laser by itself. First, I centered the laser on the A/C compressor pulley. I checked the laser line against the crank pulley and the alternator pulley. The laser was aimed directly in the center of both. Next, I centered the laser on the power steering pulley. Once I began pressing the pulley on, it was easy to check my progress with the laser line. Once the laser got closer to the center of the crank pulley, I began to check the alignment to the alternator as well. Making small adjustments, I managed to get it dead center on both. The belt should line up great when installed!








The last thing to bolt on is the the tensioner pulley.

[omodified]

After stepping back and looking at the final product something just didn't look right. Then I saw it...




The sticker is a nice thought but it's looks more like an afterthought. I hate that you can see the thick adhesive. The whole thing is just sitting on top of the cap. I contemplated whether to leave it alone or not, but I just couldn't take it anymore. So, I peeled the sticker off. Then I saw why they put it on there in the first place...




This wouldn't do either. I hardly need a large sign telling where the power steering unit is. So, I used acetone and tried to remove the lettering. After a few swipes, I was able to remove it all. Then I went over it with some black plastic restore. This is more subtle and looks so much better!

[Old_Truck_Fan]

Your engine is looking great. I saw were you turned your own spacers for your coil packs. I have done the same thing many times as well but I discovered you can get virtually any spacer you want from https://www.mcmaster.com/spacers/. They have a variety of materials and finishes if you can wait a couple days for them to ship them to you.

[omodified]

Originally Posted by Old_Truck_Fan

Your engine is looking great. I saw were you turned your own spacers for your coil packs. I have done the same thing many times as well but I discovered you can get virtually any spacer you want from https://www.mcmaster.com/spacers/. They have a variety of materials and finishes if you can wait a couple days for them to ship them to you.

Thanks for the compliment Old Truck Fan! I use McMaster quite often for various things. In fact, I almost bought the rod I needed to make my spacers but I ended finding some scrap. I had no idea they offered this. I guess I should’ve known since they sell everything else under the sun. Thanks for the tip and welcome aboard!

[MDPotter]

This is one of those build threads that is so detailed with all of the pictures, part numbers, and explanation that you can bookmark it for future reference. Good work!

[lunatic1968]

Nice work, love all the details. Following