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JimmyFloyd · 10-26-2010, 12:23 AM

So I was working in the garage, and started cleaning up the power steering pumps I have, and I noticed that they both have different hose locations for the low pressure side.

Here is a picture:

Which one is correct? I have one more of this style still on my 70 motor, but I couldn't get to it to get a better look.

Also, one of them has two shallow dents on it. one in the upper part, and one on the side of the round reservoir. Will these affect it's use?

Thanks.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 10-26-2010, 05:34 AM

Any chance that the pump with the down return is from a 6 cylinder? All of the V-8's that I have seen have the return pointed up.

Unless the pump is leaking dents don't seem to be a problem.

Jim

JimmyFloyd · 10-26-2010, 08:35 AM

I am not sure on if it is originally for a 6 cyl or not. It had V8 brackets on it that I took off just prior to this. This is partly why I am wondering why there is a difference, and what it means.

I do have a 6 cyl pump from a 79 nova if interested. Going to be getting pictures of the other PS Pumps I have later today.

10-26-2010, 12:23 AM	#1
JimmyFloyd Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,458	Proper Power Steering pump So I was working in the garage, and started cleaning up the power steering pumps I have, and I noticed that they both have different hose locations for the low pressure side. Here is a picture: Which one is correct? I have one more of this style still on my 70 motor, but I couldn't get to it to get a better look. Also, one of them has two shallow dents on it. one in the upper part, and one on the side of the round reservoir. Will these affect it's use? Thanks. __________________ 1970 Blazer 350/SM465/205 SOLD! \| 1998 Z3

10-26-2010, 05:34 AM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Proper Power Steering pump Any chance that the pump with the down return is from a 6 cylinder? All of the V-8's that I have seen have the return pointed up. Unless the pump is leaking dents don't seem to be a problem. Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

10-26-2010, 08:35 AM	#3
JimmyFloyd Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,458	Re: Proper Power Steering pump I am not sure on if it is originally for a 6 cyl or not. It had V8 brackets on it that I took off just prior to this. This is partly why I am wondering why there is a difference, and what it means. I do have a 6 cyl pump from a 79 nova if interested. Going to be getting pictures of the other PS Pumps I have later today. __________________ 1970 Blazer 350/SM465/205 SOLD! \| 1998 Z3



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