Author Topic: Needing GM Steering Pump model for recent conversion from manual steerin  (Read 1573 times)

Offline Mickey Swaggerty

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I recently converted my 77 6 cylinder 77 C10 over to power steering. The pump I have isn't working while at a dead stop, or turning while driving below 10 mph. I am sure it is the pump. Can anyone recommend a Saginaw style pump model that will work at very low speed. It has to be a Saginaw style pump in order to work with the specific pump brackets that fits on an inline 6. All suggestions are appreciated.
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Offline JohnnyPopper

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Re: Needing GM Steering Pump model for recent conversion from manual steerin
« Reply #1 on: December 24, 2024, 05:45:54 pm »
A Saginaw pump in good shape should work all the time regardless of speed. Change it out with the same and it should take care of the problem.

One question: do you have the correct size pulleys? Not that I have seen a significant difference through the years. If the crankshaft pulley is too small it could be the problem too.
1957 Apache 3100 235 Inline 6, 3 on the tree
1973 C-20, 3+3 454 4BBL TH400  Water Injection
1978 K-10, 350 4BBL TH350 NP203 M.M. Part time Kit/Hubs
1980 C-10 under construction