Gentlemen -
About to replace the original power steering pump in my 67 (327 / 210 hp). Any tricks I need to know or is it a straightforward job?
Thanks for any wisdom

 

It's pretty straight forward,might be a good idea to swap out those old hoses while you're at it.

 

Replacing due to leaks or pump failure. If the pump failed I would get an inline filter, You can leave them on but if you are going to shows take it off after an hour or so of driving. Of it just due to leaking then no need. You could pour some of you old fluid on a paper towel then look at it under a light. If you have sparkalies then you need a filter to protect the new pump.

When pumps fail they tend to put metal shavings though the system, the steering box is much more forgiving then the pump is. I have seen customers replacing power steering pumps every year even though the first one lasted 5 years and 80,000 miles.

Plus one on the hoses. If a old hose fails out on the highway and the pump is run dry the pump will be a redo. Maybe not right away but soon and your already half way there once the pump is off.

 

Buy or rent the pulley tools if yours is a press fit pulley
When done, purge air out 20 turns lock to lock with the wheels elevated
Go slow doing that for the first few times, back and forth, left and right
I wait a few minutes for the air bubbles to dissipate before turning to the other stop
Then repeat that several times
Good luck

 

While replacing pump and lines results in "most" of the fluid being removed from the system, IMHO, you should also "flush" the system then bleed it as described above. Just put the return line into a container and fill pump with clean fluid. Have a helper start car while you keep topping off the pump. This takes just a few seconds as the fluid pumps through the system VERY fast. Connect return line and then bleed with front wheels off ground, engine off, and turning wheel lock to lock 10-20 times. top off fluid.