I've read the thread on using the chevy power steering pump instead of the factory one. But in all those threads it seems to be a serpentine belt pump that's being replaced. Does anyone know if the same mod works on a 3.9 w the V belt set up? I'm worried about the pulley and the alignment of the belt too. Can I use my original pulley no problem?

I'm aware the distributor is in the way of the required 90 degree fitting. I'm hoping to work around that by using a molded 90 hose.

For the record who ever designed this p/s bracket set up should be back handed. I was going to modify the bracket in hopes of being able to get a 1/4 socket from the front on the ridiculous nut behind the distributor. Maybe notch it a bit?

Some one used the actual pump to tighten the belt thus ruining the pump precisely the way it says not to in the manual.

 

No one has done the chevy pump mod on a v-belt truck?