Saginaw P/S Pump Question

[Jimboss77]

My old p/s pump on my 77 302 is ready for the scrap pile. It is the round body Cardone style pump. It seems a lot folks use the Saginaw pump so I’m thinking of making the switch with the new one. Would the Saginaw unit be a direct swap with my current mount brackets, hoses, and spacing or will I need to change those as well? I will replace hoses anyway to make sure no trash goes in the new pump. I’m about 90% sold on the Saginaw just want to know if I need to change hardware or other changes.
Thanks.

 

[SteveL]

You will need the Saginaw bracket from wh or toms. Still might need a little grinding on the bracket depending on which Saginaw pump or reservoir you have. You might be able to use your hoses with adapter fittings. Some of the vendors sell the correct hoses for the swap or you can make.em local. Also when hose shopping make sure if the new pump takes a standard or metric pressure fitting.

 

[1969]

Are you running the original v belt setup or the explorer front dress?

 

[thegreatjustino]

The saginaw will need a new mounting bracket as well as the correct adapter fitting in order to align correctly and use the OEM pressure hose.

Power Steering Pump Bracket, 289/302, 66-77 Bronco

Our new pump bracket will fit stock and Delphi/Saginaw style pumps. We have added a belt tension hole in the bracket so that you don't have to pry on the pump reservoir to set belt tension. We have also designed into the bracket additional clearance between the pump pulley and the steering box...

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Fitting 5/8-18 x 5/8-18 Inverted Flare Use for Sag/Del Pump to Stock Pressure Hose

This hose adapter will allow you to use your stock 73-77 Bronco power steering pressure hose with most Delphi/Saginaw power steering pumps.

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[Jimboss77]

It is original v-belt. I just looked at the WH site and see the bracket and fittings. I figured there would be some pieces I needed to mount the Sag pump. This helps. On the same subject, is the Saginaw just a better built unit than the original Thompson pump or other benefits?