Steering Pump: What goes here?

[Kevkeller]

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?

[Benz Dr.]

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.

[Kevkeller]

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

[Benz Dr.]

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.

[Kevkeller]

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.

[Benz Dr.]

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