EsoWuhn

I’m wondering if anyone knows of anywhere I’d be able to find a diagram for an 80’s model 350? I’m going through power steering belt squeals unnecessarily, and I’m thinking alignment between water and power steering pumps are the culprit, so I’m trying to find a diagram so I know where the spacers belong so these pulleys are even. Thanks ahead of time

joe_padavano

The PS pump bracket mounts exactly the same on every 1968-1990 Olds V8. There must be two dozen threads on the issue. Here are a few.

https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...al-hell-59620/

https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...-squeel-19400/

https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...uealing-53286/

https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...squeal-117558/

https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...-squeal-59224/

https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...issues-115473/

https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...-squeal-43549/

https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...-squeel-19400/

https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...lipping-55801/

https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...removed-43030/

And here is one of the many threads with the info on the bracket mounting and spacers.

https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...spacers-63037/

EsoWuhn

alright, so in reading through this all there is no mentions as to where i may obtain a #404353, and #398917. I have searched through a few sites but havent been able to find them. Junkyards and ebay aside, anyone have any idea where I can get these from ?

Vintage Chief

I'm not positive what you're searching for, but does this apply?

https://www.chicagomusclecarparts.com/search?q=398917

https://www.chicagomusclecarparts.co...sed-69-77-olds

EsoWuhn

@Vintage Chief that looks right though im not 100% sure. I want to say yes, can i get @joe_padavano or one of the seasoned dudes on the 80’s model to check for a second eye ?

cdrod

Inline Tube has them for $16!

EsoWuhn

@cdrod always in the clutch, thank you !!! Goin to buy now, as well as new p/s pump...will post photos of the alternator soon btw ! 14.88 volts under a load with music blasting; so happy. Thanks yall !

Vintage Chief

Better yet, here's the actual link.

1968-74 Oldsmobile Power Steering Pump Spacers 2pc Kit

I'd suspect if you knew the sizing of each you could find these @ Ace Hardware - they have drawers of spacers.

EsoWuhn

ironically i was thinking of that, but maybe a Lowes or one of the local hardware stores. I found the size of one of them, just not the other. It sucks, but when I got into classic cars, an OG told me “if you wanna play, you gotta pay.” So i’m all in, haha