Adding port to Power steering pump

[78Scronco]

What's the best way to add another return port to my power steering pump? Would you recommend getting another pump and cutting that port off, and drilling/welding onto mine? or is there a simpler way/idea?
This is for hydroboost setup. I have a T in the system and I think that's the problem.

 

[OX1]

saginaw pump??

 

[Steve83]

WHAT's the problem?

A T should work, if it's big enough, but a Y would be slightly better. You can buy a brass hose barb nipple & thread/nut/solder/braze it into a new hole in the reservoir.

 

[Broncobowsher]

Large brass T on the return line? Works fine for me. I just use one with large internal openings to minimize restriction. Been working just fine for 5 years or so now.

It is more convienent to just have a second fitting already on the pump, but I don't see that as a must have.

 

[Bubbason]

Buy this
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/ca...g+Pump&store=1017&searchText=&brandName=Atsco

 

[78Scronco]

I already have a nearly new saginaw pump. I'm having trouble with the whole hydroboost setup. The brake pedal kicks back at me when applied.
I was trying to eliminate problems by getting rid of the T.

 

[Broncobowsher]

If you just want to see if there is too much restriction in the return line then route it in the dipstick hole. I wouldn't go wheeling that way, but it will work for troubleshooting. Cost less then a new pump too.

 

[bludorbronc]

the return outlet on the hydroboost is only about a 1/16th hole, if you plumb it to the side of the t that sticks out and the box return to the straight thru outlets of the t you should be fine. is your push rods adjusted correctly. did pump work good with just power steering. could be boost unit.

 

[78Scronco]

The brake pedal rod is right. i was assuming the mc to hydroboost was right, going off the board post. I'm using a 92 astro hydroboost with an 81 corvette 4 wheel disk mc.
The T is 1 inch away from the return port line on the pump. The pump worked great before this attempt at HB.

 

[Steve83]

This caption & the next 10 may help you diagnose it.

 

[TBS-POPS]

The kisking back is air in the system in the HB unit. My truck system did the same thing after replaceing a blown hose. it took about a week of driving to purg the system free of air...

 

[78Scronco]

thanks steve I'll try those steps in that link. It did get better after sitting for awhile, but it does still kickback. I double checked the line routing this weekend, and it's correct.