Re: [Amc-list] Chevy power steering pump

[Matt Haas <mhaas@xxxxxxx>]

Actually, it was the V8's that switched in the 70's. Six cylinder cars 
used them at least as far back as 66 but you can't use 6 cylinder mounts 
on a V8.

Matt

Todd Tomason wrote:
> Sorry.  Hit send too soon.
> 
> You should already have one.  The actual brand of the pump is Saginaw.  
> (Wholly owned subsidiary of GM, I believe.)  You have a 71 Javelin, right?  
> AMC used Eaton pumps up through 69 or 70, then switched to Saginaw.  The 
> early Saginaw pumps had more of a round tank, instead of the tear-drop style 
> that you're used to seeing.  What does the cap look like?  Is it the standard 
> twist-off cap with a little dipstick attached?  If so, you probably have an 
> older Saginaw.  The bracket should fit fine.  I switched one a couple of 
> years ago on a 72 Javelin.  (The motor came from a 71 Matador.)  If you want, 
> the old pump is in the basement and I can snap a couple pictures for 
> comparison.
> 
> Later,
> 
> Todd
> 
> On Wednesday 28 November 2007 19:42, mariclairemccall@xxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
>> I noticed on one of the photos you guys sent me for installing my
>> alternator bracket that there was what looked like a Chevy power steering
>> pump on the motor. What is involved in putting a Chevy power steering pump
>> on, does it just bolt on, or require some bracket alteration? Changing over
>> would be a big price cut for replacement.
>>
>> Also thanks to everyone for the replies on my sending unit question.
>>
>> Troy
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