Got about 2/3 into changing the power steering pump (horn
and pump from Coventry West) but am stymied by the last
bolt of the three that attach the pump to the engine. The
one closest to the wing was easy. The top wase a bear but I got it finally.
The upper on would probably have been a tad easier if I took off
the hose from the cooling overflow reservoir to the engine
(under the distributor) off but I don't have a place to
drain the fluid into at the moment.

The biggest problem is the one on the far side next to the engine. Doesn't
look like it would be any easier from underneath. Might be easier if I swung the A/C compressor out of the way but don't want to mess a working system up to get this darn thing in.

The basic problem is that I don't have enough arc to turn a
ratchet or box end to get any traction to actually remove
the darn things - any suggestions?

 

Finally got it swapped. Just took doing it inches at a time. If it steers and there is no loud noises when you turn the wheel I'm good right?

 

Pretty much.

I would turn the wheels all the way lock to lock without forcing anything, engine running, to ensure you have bled all the air out. Usually NOT an issue, but caution is a good thing with steering bits.

Then check the fluid level, and enjoy the car.

 

That's what I did. Everything seems good. Seems, in fact, to be steering better/smoother.