Saginaw Steering Pump

[75DBE]

The bracket on my OE steering pump on my 75DBE is broken so I have the whole thing off. I was ordering a new bracket from WH but then I started thinking that with the larger tires that I have and the lift, I should -- if possible -- change out the OE steering pump with a Saginaw steering pump. So my question is -- anyone have one lying around that they would not mind parting with relatively cheap? Let me know!

[akaFrankCastle]

So my question is -- anyone have one lying around that they would not mind parting with relatively cheap? Let me know!

Any one of what? Saginaw pump? Or Saginaw bracket?

On the pump side, I think I have 3-4 in the garage. Probably good. If not, good for cores. Helluva price on them too.

[75DBE]

HAH! Well, if I can get a Saginaw pump and bracket together cheap, that would be awesome. If someone has the pump, I'd be looking to purchase a WH bracket to go with it. :-)

[akaFrankCastle]

HAH! Well, if I can get a Saginaw pump and bracket together cheap, that would be awesome. If someone has the pump, I'd be looking to purchase a WH bracket to go with it. :-)

I'll check the garage when I get home.

[Justin]

If you can't find one from a member, any parts store will have one for $50-70. They're something like $25 at most junkyards.

[75DBE]

So is a "canned ham" Saginaw steering pump a "canned ham" Saginaw steering pump? So if I see one I can't confuse it with any other type of steering pump?

[75DBE]

So Zack has convinced me to just put a brand new Delphi / Saginaw "canned ham" style power steering pump in the Bronco, but as that was not originally on the vehicle, I don't have a part number and there are MANY Delphi / Saginaw power steering pumps available for the Ford. HELP!

[75DBE]

So the Heavy Duty Delphi Pump Kit - Bronco/Saginaw box sold by WH for this Bronco was never stock equipment on the Bronco, though it seems like that is what I should get. I work at a part store now -- so if I could figure out the part number, I would probably be able to get it at a decent discount! Again, help!

[Gunnibronco]

http://classicbroncos.com/forums/showth ... ginaw+pump

good info I hope, let us know what you find, especially for the dual return pump.

[75DBE]

Ok, I found that pump at Autozone (where I work now part time). But the pump that WH sells is not a dual return Delphi / Saginaw. What it the purpose / value of the dual return?

[75DBE]

Pump will be about $40, though I am not sure it is the same quality as the WH version. Why would they be charging $200 for the same pump?

[akaFrankCastle]

The dual return provides you an easy option for running Hydroboost power brake systems. It is not necessary for running hydroboost, as the return line can be "T'd", however it does tend to make it a more aesthetically pleasing install. For you, I would pick up the single return pump.

[akaFrankCastle]

Pump will be about $40, though I am not sure it is the same quality as the WH version. Why would they be charging $200 for the same pump?

From their site:

Do you really want to settle for a twenty-five year old rebuilt Saginaw pump? We hate defects. You hate defects. So, why buy used stuff when you can have new? Our heavy duty Delphi pumps put out more pressure and pump more GPM (gallons per minute) than the factory units and they have a large reservoir for added fluid capacity.

We now use plated reservoirs as a standard feature. Not only do they look better but the plating adds superior corrosion resistance.

[75DBE]

So it is just a matter of new vs rebuilt? Ok, got that. But I am not understanding the dual vs single return issue.

[75DBE]

Never mind -- I didn't see both of your posts!

[75DBE]

Ok, picked up my new Saginaw / Delphi power steering pump on Saturday! Really excited to get it in and hooked up! Now if I can just figure out how that new line is going to work! Hmmm...

[akaFrankCastle]

You guys have a big cabinet full of fittings and adapters at AZ, don'tcha?

[75DBE]

Probably! But I have just not found them yet! I'll have to get you over there one evening and you can show me what I need!

[RJLougee]

The mid-70s Scout II used a Saginaw PS pump and Saginaw PS box that has the same fittings as the EB box. So..., you should be able to order the $15 Scout II PS pressure hose and have it plug right in, no adapters needed.
HTH, Joe

[75DBE]

Ah, that is great information. I think I will be getting this whole PS pump / connections / etc. in tomorrow night -- with a little help from some friends! I will see if I can get one of the Scout pressure hoses at work today. Thanks for the pointer -- much appreciated!