Power Steering Pump fitment probs on LM7 5.3 K10 swap
I'm in the process of swapping a 5.3L LM7 into my 1970 K10. I was planning to use the stock 5.3 PS pump and stock PS/Alt accessory bracket. I'm having a problem with fitment of the PS pump. The low pressure line hits on the frame. Anyone else have interference problems with the PS pump? I don't really want to try to bend that line in fear of damage. I'm wondering if there is a different style pump that would work with the stock accessory bracket. Any help would be appreciated.
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Re: Power Steering Pump fitment probs on LM7 5.3 K10 swap
are you referring to the return line?..got a pic?..trying to picture in my mind where its hitting
what engine mounts are you using? maybe you could raise the engine up some... |
Re: Power Steering Pump fitment probs on LM7 5.3 K10 swap
I just carefully bent mine, but my engine may be in a different position than yours, so it may not have been as close.
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So I tried to bend it a bit. I can't really go any more. As it is my line will be coming out right behind the PS pulley.
I bent this line and only have about 1/8" clearance from frame. When engine is running it will probably still hit. Attachment 1960255 The line is now directly behind where pulley will go. Attachment 1960256 |
Re: Power Steering Pump fitment probs on LM7 5.3 K10 swap
I bent mine to point out a little...but mine is about 2in above the frame rail
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Re: Power Steering Pump fitment probs on LM7 5.3 K10 swap
Hey Dan, I messaged mine to make a tighter curve off the pump. I have about a good inch clearance from the frame. My motor is pretty solid and I don't think it will ever move enough to hit. I also rotated the curve to point more to the fender to avoid the pully. I will try and get a picture but may be this weekend before I get it.
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can you not bend it down so its down between the frame its just rubber return hose
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I decided to bend the PS pump line down so it would fit between the frame rails. Should be good now.
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Re: Power Steering Pump fitment probs on LM7 5.3 K10 swap
That should work..!
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Sorry dan I have been working and haven’t got a chance to get to my shop for a pitcture.
Looks that in the rail looks fine. My motor might sit higher then yours since my line is above the rail. |
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