69 gtx

[GetX'd]

It’s been awhile since I’ve checked in on your thread. Love that paint color on the X.

 

[69 GTX]

Put all the little trim pieces on the windows.

 

[69 GTX]

So decided to get the leaky PS pump out. First decided it'd be easier without the battery tray.

Looks to me like it's leaking around the shaft seal. I noticed during disassembly the shaft had .050 end play. Is this normal?

 

[69 GTX]

So looking for recommendations for PS. I bought this one through year one so not doing that again.

 

[69 GTX]

So I had a hour, so I tore the PS pump apart to look for the reason for the leak. I found a big gouge on the OD for the seal.

 

[hunt2elk]

Awesome quality control that is now unfortunately becoming the norm. How does something like that even leave the factory?

 

[69 GTX]

Looks like they used a chisel to remove the seal!

 

[69 GTX]

So anyone got any recommendations? I'm leaning towards buying a new, not reman pump. As the current one is a reman from year one.

 

[hunt2elk]

Have you asked Steer & Gear or Firm Feel what they would recommend?

 

[69 GTX]

Good idea, thanks.

 

[69 GTX]

So got a new PS coming. I'll assemble it and Check it on the bench first before installing.
Back to finishing up the dash.
Also going to bleed the brakes, so I can make sure my porpotioning valve won't leak like Hunt's.

 

[moparjohnny]

So got a new PS coming. I'll assemble it and Check it on the bench first before installing.
Back to finishing up the dash.
Also going to bleed the brakes, so I can make sure my porpotioning valve won't leak like Hunt's.

working man, lol

 

[hunt2elk]

So got a new PS coming. I'll assemble it and Check it on the bench first before installing.
Back to finishing up the dash.
Also going to bleed the brakes, so I can make sure my porpotioning valve won't leak like Hunt's.

Just unscrew the top nut and check for any dings on the mating surfaces. I had 2 bad ones, one nut and one body.

 

[69 GTX]

Thanks for the tip Joel.
Still hunting the elusive lower spring for the steering column. If anyone has one, could you take some quick measurements. Maybe I'll make one if I can't get one.
After I get the dash & column in I can schedule it to get the headliner & vinyl top on

 

[hunt2elk]

Thanks for the tip Joel.
Still hunting the elusive lower spring for the steering column. If anyone has one, could you take some quick measurements. Maybe I'll make one if I can't get one.
After I get the dash & column in I can schedule it to get the headliner & vinyl top on

There is a guy over on A bodies with a lot of parts that you should check with if nobody on here can help you. Whitepunktony or something like that is his screen name. He is a good guy, I bought several things from him in the past.

 

[69 GTX]

Just did a search for him under whitepunktony, tried tony also no luck. If you happen to think of him let me know.

 

[hunt2elk]

@HALIFAXHOPS @toolmanmike . Do either of you remember what the username that guy Tony over on FABO who used to sell a lot of parts goes by?

 

[HALIFAXHOPS]

whitepunkonnitro, great guy to deal with. Has a restoration shop now.

 

[69 GTX]

Thanks, just looked him up last post was April last year, and inbox is full. I'll keep searching....

 

[hunt2elk]

whitepunkonnitro, great guy to deal with. Has a restoration shop now.

Thanks, that is the dude.