Part numbers and info.
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Look at these threads in conjunction with my info below, I used these extensively for my build info:
My Saginaw Power Steering Swap - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/my-saginaw-power-steering-swap.273969/
Finally!!!! Saginaw PS pump conversion kit for...
So I'm going to post the specific parts I used but the following thread was my guide for much of my conversion. Instead of rewriting what @John Smith wrote please refer to his excellent thread:
My Saginaw Power Steering Swap
This thread by Georg ( @orangefj45 ) explains the adapter for a...
I'll be taking it out on the street in the next couple of days for a good test run and I'll try to find some dirt too play around down a little. First real test will be Memorial Day weekend.
I know I owe this thread a bunch of part numbers and information but I just wanted to say that... I have functioning power steering!
I fired it up for the first time tonight... No leaks and I can turn lock to lock with the mud terrains on concrete with an open palm on the steering wheel!
Thanks Jim, this is not going to be a hardcore rock crawler but it will be in the rocks occasionally. I guess I'll look for a different solution if I encounter problems.
I went to a local hydraulic shop with the pump and the box and told them to make me a hose that will mate to both. He took his box of fittings and found the ones that work. I hope. I have yet to fire it up to see if there are leaks.
1979 2F with block tapped for stock PS pump bracket
Sag pump > Georg adapter > stock bracket w/JimC eliminator pulley Install
Parts info will be added later... pics from various times during the build. More details later.