I have an 87 GT with a series 1 3800 swap. My power steering pump (which is not in use of course) has been replaced. The mechanic I used says he pulled the guts out of the part and greased it all up so it could be used as a dummy part. However, the bearings on the part are burnt out, just like the one he supposedly replaced (not sure I believe him, as it looks exactly like the pump that was existing, and has the same burnt bearing issue). Does anyone know of a rocker arm (at least I think thats what it's called) to put in place of the power steering pump? I'm guessing this is a common issue. Hoping someone manufactures this part. I know about the belt rerouting, but that seems like a rather expensive and risky option with this two belt system. I would love some input. Thanks

Isn't the stock power steering location the same spot as the low-mount alternator location?

If so, you could mount your alternator there and kill 2 birds with one stone

Wouldn't that leave me with the same issue? Needing a rocker arm in place of the alternator instead?

Buy a dummy pulley and bracket. Problem solved, that is my plan with the stock Alt location.

Yes.. That is what I want to do. Just wondering if there is a pully and bracket that line up for this issue? I've never delt with this before, so I don't know where to even begin looking or what to look for

quote Originally posted by dudley1977: Wouldn't that leave me with the same issue? Needing a rocker arm in place of the alternator instead?

Not if you just use a shorter belt instead of trying to route it all the way up to the stock alt location.

The point of the low mount alternator is to get it out of sight and keep the supercharger the main focus, and for clearance on the GT's.