Power stearing pump bracket question

[JoeyB]

I'm working on a 1987 4x4 ranger and I'm putting in a 1991 302 HO motor. I've been on the hunt for the right power steering bracket that will allow me to use the pump that's currently on the truck. I read if you can find the bracket E7TZ-3C511-A, which the Ford dealer says is off a 1987 F150, I can use my 2.9L power steering pump. Problem, I've contact a few place and they want to see a photo of the bracket I'm looking for. I don't know anyone who has the bracket to take a photo. Can anyone help me with either a photo or an alternative route for a bracket and a new power steering pump? Thanks a million.

 

[Teddyzee]

I beleive all the pumps mount the same, you can use any bracket. Some have the lines exitin in a different direction, so check that first.

Mine is off a non-ac Mustang. You can buy an aluminum fancy thing for around $50 if you want that.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Bill...ptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories


I'm using these:
http://www.jegs.com/i/Ford+Racing/397/M-8511-A50/10002/-1
with this:

Pump bolts into this thing.

 

[TS6034]

I think almost all the power steering pumps have the same three bolt mount. Some of the reserviors are clocked differently tho. Is that a serpentine or V belt?

 

[TS6034]

Geez teddy, you beat me. lol

And that bracket is the same one I'm using. Only not so shiny.

 

[Teddyzee]

Mine's not so shiney either, lol!

 

[JoeyB]

Thanks for the info and all the links to your build. Very nice work. I guess I'll start calling around to the junk yards on Monday and see if I can find a mustang non AC motor with a PS bracket. What year mustang should I look for?

I'm putting my engine in this weekend and it's been a lot of work. Hopefully I can get everything set in today and maybe fire it up. Once again, thanks for all your input.

 

[Mudhound]

Another one that everybody seems to overlook, availabilty wise, is off of the older C/V. The biggest downside to it is the that Alt. stacks on top of the pump, but at least the Alt. wiring from the C/V is the right length, plus correct plug to just snap into the harness on the Ranger. I am running this setup in my 87 STX.

 

[JoeyB]

Thanks Mudhound. Can I a photo of your setup?

 

[Mudhound]

Okay, it's not the best but here:

I will get a better one tomorrow for you.

 

[Teddyzee]

Looks good, Mudhound.

Notice it's a standard rotation water pump he's using.

Since he mentioned alternator wiring, my Taurus alternator has the plug in a different spot than a Mustang Alt, so my wiring is just barely fitting. But just barely is a also just enough !

 

[JoeyB]

Thank you so much for the photo. It helps when you can see a phot of what a person is talking about. Do you know what year C/V that's off of, and you are using the stock PS pump from your ranger correct?

 

[Teddyzee]

Here's more pics in a current thread, to:

http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=72359

 

[JoeyB]

Thanks for the link

 

[Mudhound]

The entire motor came from a 91 C/V, to be exact, while the pump IS the Ranger one. The pumps interchange between the 2 I have found out, so bonus come replacement time, as I kept the C/V pump. I needed a new pump on the Ranger, and when I pulled the C/V one off of the motor, I compared them to each other. Another most excellent feature of this set-up is that I CAN mount a York under ther hood, and not have to worry to much about it fitting, I just need to find the brackets from a mid to late 80's Fullsize. the crank pulley is allready a 2 belt set up.

 

[JoeyB]

Very nice. Thanks