HELP!! Power Steering Pump - OMC 460 1988 Bayliner 2655
 

Hello All,

My v belt for the power Steering unit broke. I am having a hell of a time
figuring how to loosen the pump so I can install new belt. I got a line
drawing, and it seems to suggest that I loosen the whole bracket that bolts
to the block, and pivot it to get the new belt on and tighten. Can anyone
confirm this? This engine has a fresh water cooling system installed above
the Water pump, v-belts and part of the power steering unit making it a
struggle to see what is doing what. Maybe I'm whining now. In any case if
anyone could give me directions I would much appreciate it.

Thanks...dave

Don't know that particular installation but the common thing is for one of
the mount points to be a slotted hole. You loosen all the bolts and then
the pump should be able to pivot in towards the crank pulley.

"CommanderDave" wrote in message
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Hello All,

My v belt for the power Steering unit broke. I am having a hell of a time
figuring how to loosen the pump so I can install new belt. I got a line
drawing, and it seems to suggest that I loosen the whole bracket that
bolts to the block, and pivot it to get the new belt on and tighten. Can
anyone confirm this? This engine has a fresh water cooling system
installed above the Water pump, v-belts and part of the power steering
unit making it a struggle to see what is doing what. Maybe I'm whining
now. In any case if anyone could give me directions I would much
appreciate it.

Thanks...dave