the flyin' scotsman

Im in the middle of rebuilding the steering rack (thx Colin)and replacing associated parts (tie rods, bushings, bellows etc) as well as the hi pressure line with a brand new piece.

Do I have to remove the alternator to remove the pressure line or can it be replaced with everything in situ?

TIA

Adamant1971

It can be done, but access to the PS pump from underneath is way easier with the alternator out of the way.

the flyin' scotsman

should have mentioned, car is on the lift and steering rack is out.

bureau13

I'm reasonably sure I couldn't have got to mine, but clearance seems to vary a bit, car to car.

GT6ixer

I was able to remove it on my '84 without removing the alternator. I removed the reservoir and went in from the top and needed to use crows foot if I recall.

Bertrand Daoust

+1.

I removed the alternator when I replaced mine last year.

the flyin' scotsman

thx guys........I'll take the alternator out

Tom in Austin

can't remember now, one of the PS hoses is held by a wire retainer atop the alternator, so prob good idea to pull it

ammonman

The wire retainer for the PS pump suction line is on one of the body bolts of the PS pump.

Mike

FredR

Suggest you drop the alternator and then take some pics given I want to do this in my upcoming winter maintenance programme this year.

Also let us know how much knuckle skin you lose in the process!

Rgds

Fred

StratfordShark

You need to drop alternator to access pump banjo, but be very careful with car on lift as the alternator needs supporting! I've dropped alternator many times but only with car low enough that it can then rest on upturned box on floor.

Don't forget new crush washers at pump and rack, 2 per banjo.

The fan shroud needs lifting a few inches to provide clearance to withdraw long alternator pivot bolt. Before reinstalling alt you need to squeeze rear alternator bushing for this pivot bolt using a clamp, so that it slides back between mounting brackets. When I first did this job I was baffled why the alternator would not fit back in space it came from! I use G clamp and a socket to squeeze bushing.

the flyin' scotsman

pics will be posted Fred hopefully with minimal body damage

the flyin' scotsman

thx Adrian........I know all to well about suspending heavy car parts when working on the lift.......see my posts from a few years back when I did the TT brgs

I had Roger add 6 crush washers to my care package for the new line and the return line on the rack banjo.

the flyin' scotsman

the rebuilt strg rack and with a number of new parts ready for assembly:

StratfordShark

Malcolm you will love the feel with new track rods and delrin bushings - direct, precise, smooth.

Adrian