Power steering pump alternative
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Power steering pump alternative
Ive got a 79 F150 4x4 400 on 36's with stock suspension. My power steering pump is out. Is there any bolt in or easy replacement that is stronger than stock for my 36s. Thanks in advance.
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Originally Posted by Jermafenser
You could swap in a Saginaw pump. Much superior to the factory ones. And they don't whine!
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Originally Posted by NumberDummy
All very well and good, but what will you use for brackets? Econolines used Saginaw pumps, F series trucks didn't.
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Thanks a ton. Im new here and getting lots of help already. I had wanted a Saginaw but didnt know they made a bolt in. Thanks.
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You can get the pump (#206244) at NAPA. Probably need a pressure hose fitting adapter (#1563) for the pump to mate the high pressure line. And don't forget to add the inline filter in the return line. I did this pump conversion on my 77 in the fall. The pump mated to the original mounting bracket on my 351M with no problems.
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Originally Posted by beartracks
I don't see a picture of the Saginaw. I'm considering this swap myself but not till the old one dies. I'm collecting part numbers.
1975/79 E150/350 Saginaw pump codes: HBA-GL; HBA-GU; HBA-GV.
Last edited by NumberDummy; Mar 6, 2007 at 01:57 PM.
