Finally!!!! Saginaw PS pump conversion kit for FJ60s!!!!!

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jmccandless said:
Hello!

I recently installed this kit (the second one I've done) and am wondering about the alignment of the p/s reservoir and pulley.

The p/s pulley is flush w the end of the spindle. However, when putting a square edge across the face of the alt pulley and the p/s reservoir pulley, there's a approx. 1/4 inch offset., with the p/s pulley farther back. The pulleys are different widths, but the centerline of the each pulley still still seems off.

I had the same alignment issue on the prior install (and using an 80-series alternator) and the belt to wore/broke prematurely.

I can't see that there is an issue w the mount to the engine block or within the kit parts, so it is likely the length of the p/s pump spindle? Has anyone seen differences in power steering pumps? I need to dig up the number, but it was one of the parts recommended here...

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Have you checked the alinement to the crank pulley?
A few more pics might help, specifically the ps pump and pulley.
We’ve installed these kits for 12 years now and have never had to replace a belt on any of the installs performed here at the shop.
We’ve also sold well over 300 of these kits without the issue you’re encountering.

Let’s get to them bottom of this!

Georg @ Valley Hybrids
 
Hey Georg!

Thanks for the quick reply! You're right I have not read/heard of this being a problem. I'm just now having time to try and sort it all out.

So, the alt pulley and crank pulley do seem aligned, and I've been running the truck with a belt around the alt, water pump and crank pulley to bypass the p/s pump. I have had no issues. I had crank pulley off on this truck recently to do the timing cover plate and don't see any misalignment. It all went on fine, torqued down correct. etc. (EDIT: I didn't think this was an issue since the same offset problem happened on the other install on the first truck, and that crank pulley hasn't been removed.)

I measured the width of the alu block in the mount kit thinking that could be the only way to get the p/s pump shifted farther forward. It measures 1 inch thick. I need to check the spacer on the other side. (EDIT: These are two different kits from you, I did not move one from the first truck, so that probably rules out problems here...)

As you said, I don't think it's the kit...more likely it's how I have this installed, or unique issue w the pump.

Close up of the pump and pulley, then from the top view to better show alt belt alignment.

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One more of the other side of the pump, perhaps that large washer needs to be on the backside of the bracket? Will scan other photos in the thread now,
(EDIT: realizing that would have the opposite desired effect, moving the pump back)


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Is there a good walk through or video of the install process for the saginaw upgrade?
 
Hardest part is getting the pulley on the pump! Rent a sturdy installer tool, I broke a cheap one I bought first.
 
Lifelong40Fan said:
Georg,

How do I buy one of these adapters? I've read through enough pages to know this is what I need.

Thank you,

Mike
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Thanks Mike!
The very first post in this thread has our phone number and email.

Here it is again. Happy to help.

Sales@valleyhybrids.com

Shop 209-475-8808
 
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