My power steering unit on my 1961 Lark VIII wagon is in need of either a major rebuild or replacement. It's a Bendix/Eaton unit. Aside from needing all new gaskets on the reservoir/pump, it appears that either the pulley or the shaft is slightly bent. Are these replaceable, or would the failure of one or the other require a new pump (I've heard that a bent shaft may require replacement of the whole pump). I recently disconnected the belt from the pump and with steering manually, I believe that I have managed to bust a seal or two in either the power steering ram or the control valve.
The car is going into the shop for this problem soon - however, I'm finding difficulty in locating a mechanic who is willing to spend the time rebuilding the system for fear of the time needed to locate a donor pump assembly if needed. Putting feelers out here - anyone have a spare pump core in good shape that they are willing to sell?
The car is going into the shop for this problem soon - however, I'm finding difficulty in locating a mechanic who is willing to spend the time rebuilding the system for fear of the time needed to locate a donor pump assembly if needed. Putting feelers out here - anyone have a spare pump core in good shape that they are willing to sell?
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