Advice for replacing power steering pump

[marks737]

I'm replacing my power steering pump. My marina wanted $1300, so I'm doing it myself. Found a used pump for $100.00! It looks pretty straightforward.

Any helpful hints or gotchas?

Thanks.

1995 270 Sundancer
7.4l Bravo II

 

[1stSeaRay]

Just curious, are you sure the pump is bad? Most steering problems are related to the cable.

 

[Prater]

Did your used pump come with the pulley already assembled? Make sure they are the same. If not, go to Autozone or Orielly's and rent a power steering pulley puller(say that fast 3 times) You can also by the power steering insert for about $39 from Orielly's. That way you use the existing reservoir, but just change the internal pump. It is held on with 3 bolts and a power valve, you still have to pull it off the motor though.

 

[marks737]

The cable is fine. Marina did a pressure test and found very low press. from pump along with burnt fluid color.