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AusTx68 · 01-26-2010, 01:04 AM

My 68' originally came with a 396 and used a power steering pump with a remote reservoir that was attached to the core support. I'm putting in 383 sbc and want to ditch the remote pump for the pump with reservoir attached. Is that the Saginaw?

I want to know if I can use the same steering box and just swap out the pumps. What's required to make this change? New PS bracket, PS pump and maybe hoses? Hoses should fit the same steering box right?

Old Yeller 1970 · 01-26-2010, 10:34 AM

My guess is the same steering box was used on both. I picture of yours would help to confirm that.

Longhorn Man · 01-26-2010, 05:24 PM

the box is the same.
You need all new brackets since you are going big block to small block (seems backwards to me... just messin)
You may or may not need new hoses/lines.

AusTx68 · 01-26-2010, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

the box is the same.
You need all new brackets since you are going big block to small block (seems backwards to me... just messin)
You may or may not need new hoses/lines.

Not backwards, cheaper!

Longhorn Man · 01-26-2010, 05:37 PM

LOL! I know. Big blocks are a bit spendy.
Heck, I'm thinking of offering my 454 in trade for a good 307!
Talk about bass ackwards... :doh:

*Fitz* · 01-26-2010, 07:07 PM

GM PN 26010328 Power Steering Pump is the one you want. See Pic Below. 572 on 396 BB mounts. Power steering hoses snake under frame just fine, but you'll have to make your own. I used Russell stainless overbraid hose with AN -6 pressure fittings on HP side.

Longhorn man sez: "LOL! I know. Big blocks are a bit spendy.
Heck, I'm thinking of offering my 454 in trade for a good 307!
Talk about bass ackwards... :doh: ."

I sez: "yeah but they're faaasssst and sooo cool."

AusTx68 · 01-26-2010, 08:17 PM

That's my dream motor *sigh*

Thanks for the info

Longhorn Man · 01-26-2010, 11:21 PM

I have big blocks in both of my trucks, and another on the garage floor, but all three of them put together aren't as cool as that sucker! Heck, all three of them together aren't as strong as that one either.
That last part is mildly depressing.

01-26-2010, 01:04 AM	#1
AusTx68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Italy Posts: 1,278	Power Steering Pump Question My 68' originally came with a 396 and used a power steering pump with a remote reservoir that was attached to the core support. I'm putting in 383 sbc and want to ditch the remote pump for the pump with reservoir attached. Is that the Saginaw? I want to know if I can use the same steering box and just swap out the pumps. What's required to make this change? New PS bracket, PS pump and maybe hoses? Hoses should fit the same steering box right? __________________ '68 C-10 SWB 383 Stroker (Sold 3/2/2013) '87 R2500 LWB 454 TBI converted to Carb

01-26-2010, 10:34 AM	#2
Old Yeller 1970 DON'T TREAD ON ME Join Date: May 2005 Location: Crosby County, TX Posts: 989	Re: Power Steering Pump Question My guess is the same steering box was used on both. I picture of yours would help to confirm that. __________________ Old Yeller

01-26-2010, 05:24 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Power Steering Pump Question the box is the same. You need all new brackets since you are going big block to small block (seems backwards to me... just messin) You may or may not need new hoses/lines.

01-26-2010, 05:37 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Power Steering Pump Question LOL! I know. Big blocks are a bit spendy. Heck, I'm thinking of offering my 454 in trade for a good 307! Talk about bass ackwards... :doh:

01-26-2010, 07:07 PM	#6
Fitz Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tucson Posts: 2,183	Re: Power Steering Pump Question GM PN 26010328 Power Steering Pump is the one you want. See Pic Below. 572 on 396 BB mounts. Power steering hoses snake under frame just fine, but you'll have to make your own. I used Russell stainless overbraid hose with AN -6 pressure fittings on HP side. Longhorn man sez: "LOL! I know. Big blocks are a bit spendy. Heck, I'm thinking of offering my 454 in trade for a good 307! Talk about bass ackwards... :doh: ." I sez: "yeah but they're faaasssst and sooo cool." Attached Images

01-26-2010, 08:17 PM	#7
AusTx68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Italy Posts: 1,278	Re: Power Steering Pump Question That's my dream motor sigh Thanks for the info __________________ '68 C-10 SWB 383 Stroker (Sold 3/2/2013) '87 R2500 LWB 454 TBI converted to Carb

01-26-2010, 11:21 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Power Steering Pump Question I have big blocks in both of my trucks, and another on the garage floor, but all three of them put together aren't as cool as that sucker! Heck, all three of them together aren't as strong as that one either. That last part is mildly depressing.



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