Re: [AMC-list] AMC power steering conversion Eaton to Saginaw

["Jeff Reeves" <amcnut@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Buy a hose/hoses for a 72-74 Javelin V8. These cars came from the factory 
with Saginaw pumps and they used the same steering box as the 68 Javelin.

Jeff Reeves
Auburn, GA
01 Grand Cherokee
72 Javelin SST
68 AMX (x2)


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> Date: Sat, 18 Jun 2011 15:49:57 -0500
> From: "Eddie Stakes" <eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <baadassGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Cc: Matt Collins <matt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [AMC-list] Fw: AMC Power Steering conversion Eaton to Saginaw
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> Matt below is changing his Eaton power steering pump to a Saginaw pump and 
> needs some help
> with hose conversions. I have already replied to him personally but 
> thought I would toss
> this out here in case anyone else has any other ideas or suggestions, 
> please feel free to
> reply and thanks in advance to all who might, be sure to copy your reply 
> to Matt also.
> Eddie Stakes
> 713.464.8825
> eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> www.planethoustonamx.com
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Matt Collins" <matt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
>
> Hi Eddie!
> I hope you are doing well and that this note finds you in great spirits!
>
> I was hoping you could point me in the right direction, and perhaps you 
> have what I need.
> I've bought a number of Javelin-related items from you over the years, and 
> perhaps you can
> help me with this as well.
>
> I am in the process of converting the power steering unit in my '68 
> Javelin SST from the
> old Eaton power steering pump to the newer Saginaw unit from a 1990 Grand 
> Wagoneer. The
> conversion is going great with the Wagoneer's pump and bracket in place in 
> the Javelin
> (they both fit perfectly and bolted right in) and the belt from the 
> Wagoneer worked great
> as well.
>
> Here's my issue: The original high pressure power steering line from 
> neither car works
> because of the hose couplings - the length is perfect. I'm looking for a 
> hose to connect
> the Javelin's original power steering box to the Wagoneer's power steering 
> pump - with the
> right connectors to make that happen. I can't imagine I am the first to do 
> this
> conversion, and I thought someone like yourself, who's very knowledgeable 
> about these
> cars, might have some insight for me.
>
> If you could point me in the right direction on this, that would be great. 
> I can't find
> anything on the web regarding this procedure - believe it or not.
>
> Thank you very much in advance, and I promise to continue to as a loyal 
> customer even if
> you can't assist with this! :-)
>
> Kindest regards,
> Matt

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