Power steering box washer question

[Tyeti]

This is probably a silly question...

I bought a modified Delphi pump from Wild Horses 4:1 quick turn and mounted to my frame as I am reassembling.

I put the washers on the inside of the frame with the locking nuts but it seems the directions say to put them on the bolt side (though unclear). Seemed to make more sense to put them on the frame side since the bolts are against the pump.

Was wondering if anyone had a recommendation on this or if it mattered...

My frame is in good shape and I was not planning to add a reinforcing plate to spread the force on the inside of frame.

I also assume all bolts are supposed to go in same direction with the bolt head on the outer side of the frame against the pump.

Thanks!

 

[thegreatjustino]

The steering pump mounts to the engine. The steering box mounts to the frame.

I've never seen washers between the bolts and steering box.

 

[m_m70]

I've never seen washers between the bolts and steering box.

X 2 ^^^^^

 

[Tyeti]

Sorry yes, steering box. The washers came with the hardware kit and were mentioned in the directions... Definitely did not have on my manual setup that it came with.

 

[thegreatjustino]

Sorry yes, steering box. The washers came with the hardware kit and were mentioned in the directions... Definitely did not have on my manual setup that it came with.

One of the boxes sold by the vendors has the holes slotted so they'll align with the factory holes in the frame. If that's the steering box you're using, I can see adding the washers to make up for the slotted holes.