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Location: Simi Valley, CA | I would like to change over to a alternator, but I have a generator with the Powersteering pump on the back of it. Has anyone done a conversion using a pump from a later Ply or Dodge that would work with my stock steering collium and still align with my belt layout?
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Ernie |
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Location: So. Cal | Your best bet is to get an original pump setup from a '57-'58 325 or 315 Dodge motor. That would be the easiest and most straight-forward conversion. However, if you want to get a later model version, you need to use a low pressure pump. Typical pumps from the '60's have too much pressure. You can get a pump from an original rack & pinion application that has less pressure and should work out for you.
You can get GM power steering pump mounts from www.hothemiheads.com that might work, but it probably aligns to a chevy water pump instead of the original setup. It also uses a remote reservoir so I am not sure what that entails. |
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| Hi Ernie,
I recall looking at a thread (can't find it now) that showed your '55 (I think) with; a sanden compressor, an alternator, and a divorced pwr steering pump.
If I have the right car/person, could you shed some light on what components you used to make it all work?
I have a '56 CRL that I've already converted to alternator, but I want to figure out how to mount and drive an a/c compressor, and maybe ditch the generator mounted p/s pump.
Any help is appreciated!
Thx, Tom |
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Location: Simi Valley, CA | Hello, Yes when I converted to 12 volts/alternator. I had to design a mount to use a small Tuff Stuff p/s pump in as close as possible to stock location which positioned just below the alternator on drivers side. I learned that the Tuff Stuff pump was setup for a GM replacement 1500psi. The Dodge Power-steering was 850 PSI(I learned that after blowing the seals in the steering column. I had to replace the $12.00 pressure valve in the Tuff Stuff pump and rebuild the steering column to $500.00.(Live & Learn)
For some reason I'm having problems attaching some pictures.
Send me your email and I'll send you the pictures. My Email is ernestbaily@att.net |
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55 Dodge powersteering pump conversion