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

[Matt Haas <mhaas@xxxxxxx>]

That isn't going to work. Sometime in the mid-80's, Saginaw type 
steering systems switched from using standard flare fittings to using 
metric o-ring fittings. The two ways to get around this change will be 
either to get an older pump that uses a flare fitting and getting the 
mentioned hose or to have a custom hose made up. The custom hose will be 
the less expensive route.

Matt

On 6/19/2011 9:24 AM, Jeff Reeves spouted this sage advice:
> 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)
>
>
> > ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 1
> > 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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