Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: Kevkeller on April 04, 2018, 09:13:11

Title: Steering Pump: What goes here?
Post by: Kevkeller on April 04, 2018, 09:13:11

After more than a year I’m putting my steering system back in after rebuilding the pump and steering box and replacing the crank seal. My memory sucks. Did a bolt go here?

Title: Re: Steering Pump: What goes here?
Post by: Benz Dr. on April 04, 2018, 14:08:51

That's a chain rail pin. It's threaded so you can remove it by pulling it back out. So, don't worry; nothing goes there.

Title: Re: Steering Pump: What goes here?
Post by: Kevkeller on April 04, 2018, 15:02:45

Thank you!   

Also, I was putting in the spacer that goes aft of the steering pump. It is a tight fit and is difficult to move the pump to tighten/loosen the pump drive belt. I’m wondering if this is normal or should I shave a few thousands  off on my lathe? (maybe it is not the original spacer)

Kevin

Title: Re: Steering Pump: What goes here?
Post by: Benz Dr. on April 04, 2018, 20:16:57

That's the bushing you're talking about? It just slides into the space the back of the pump and the bracket. Not much room but it should fit.

Title: Re: Steering Pump: What goes here?
Post by: Kevkeller on April 04, 2018, 23:36:39

The spacer fits but was a small challenge to get it in. It is tight enough length wise to make it hard to move the pump side to side to tighten/loosen the belt.  It will work but I would think it’s a little too tight and am wondering if other’s are the same.
I have to tap the pump with a hammer to loosen up the pump belt. The tensioning screw fully loose.

Title: Re: Steering Pump: What goes here?
Post by: Benz Dr. on April 05, 2018, 02:43:19

The pump doesn't sit loose and really won't move around without a bit of force so yours might be typical.