Posted by Bill Shepherd (IP: 199.174.135.23) on May 28, 2000 at 00:44:48:
In Reply to: the main problem is throwing belts at high rpms. posted by roadrage on May 27, 2000 at 00:31:45:
: whenever i found myself exceeding speeds of 90-100 mph, or revved it excessivey hard... the power-steering belt would always come off.
: under normal circumstances it was fine. i just think the car actually steers too easily, and it could be dangerous at high speeds.
: i did remove the AC unit, and it had a bracket that also was about a 1/8 inch spacer, on the power-steering, mounting stud (into head or block). i thought i had compensated for the gap with a stack of washers. apparently it wasnt exact. i can live with the power steering, but if there is a relatively simple/inexpensive way to remove it, i dont need it.
: i also understand that the addition of headers to a maverick is extremely difficult with P/S equipped cars. i think there is a kit that allegedly moves the power steering unit to new place. from what i understand, it isnt very effective. i have a friend who has an identically equipped 67 mustang, and he regrets adding headers because it wasnt a perfect fit as planned.
: is this kit more effective on a maverick than a mustang?
:: RR , sounds like your pulley on your pump is out of alighnment with the drive pulley. You shoudn't throw belts at any rpm. Make sure the pump is mounted secure and dosen't try to move under stress. Bill