While I'm waiting for some parts to get my engine back in, it was the perfect opportunity to do the "Pump It Down " modification to my power steering pump.
Already off the engine made it easier but still easy while in the car.
In the vise
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Valve assembly out...
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Stem disassembled
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Little. 016 shim....
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I'm lucky to work in a machine shop. ...made up some washers...
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Stacked together. ...
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Then just reassemble. ....
Honestly. ...it's easier than falling down drunk!
Jeff