Looking for some advice, Does any one have recommendations for a quality new or rebuilt saginaw pump for a 1970 challenger 383? I was going to attempt to rebuild mine but the reservoir case is dented up and out of round. Thank you
Well since no one answered. Rebuild is easy, just a few seals. As for the reservoir a simple google shows a nos one on eBay. I resealed mine a few years ago as well shimming the pressure valve. Very easy and satisfying.
are big and small block pumps the same?
I agree rebuild is easy, fixing the dents may not be.
Yes the pumps themselves are the same but the brackets and pulley are different between small block & big block.
A year or two ago I ordered a Saginaw from Rock Auto, the picture showed it to be the original thermometer shaped reservoir, but what I got was the eggplant shaped one so I sent it back. Looking around online I'm still seeing lots of listings for pumps with the thermometer shaped reservoir, maybe some are still out there in the system? Might be worth ordering one from your local auto parts store and see what shows up, easier to return that way if turns out to be the wrong one.
I believe I do have an extra 70 Saginaw off of a 318 Challenger somewhere if you're not having any luck finding one.
OE style power steering pump appears to still be available new
They have a small new & big block version remanufactured....
1969-74 Mopar New Saginaw Power Steering Pump with Reservoir
https://www.rosevillemoparts.com/product/69-72-steering-pump-saginaw-with-small-block/
69-72 Steering Pump Saginaw with Big Block
https://www.rosevillemoparts.com/product/69-72-steering-pump-saginaw/
Thanks for the replies . I was looking at the OER ones they are supposed to be brand new. I figure I have about another year on this restoration before it drives. So the part would be out of warranty by the time the pump was running ( Just like a lot of parts have sitting on the shelf) If I get it from E-bay hopefully the 2 year insurance for 27.00 extra would help me if its a dud
Looks like I may have gotten lucky ( fingers crossed) . I removed the reservoir and even though there is a dent in it and the rolled edge or 90 degree flange on the outer edge is bent . Lo and behold it looks like where the o ring seats pump to reservoir is still undamaged and round. So I will give it a shot t resealing. Thanks