| The Saginaw pumps are Really trouble free. They almost never leak . Still being used today. I have had one on my 74 Charger sense new. No leaks no problems. I had the Thompson/federal pumps Leake back in the 60s And 70s when only a few Years old.
Bob Haag On Feb 24, 2025, at 3:48 PM, 'James Douglas' via Chrysler 300 Club International <chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Generally, I do agree with you Don. That said, I think in many instances we are seeing the end of the life of these pumps. The bore it is wearing, the scrapers are wearing, and the springs are getting weak.
Also, the bypass valves are getting old as well.
For many of these pumps the clean and seal may work or may not work. Since this is going to be a daily driver for the next 10 to 20 years…I would like to start with a entirely new pump if I can.
James
From: Donald Verity <chryslerdon@xxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, February 24, 2025 12:20 PM
To: James Douglas <jdd@xxxxxxxxxx>; chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx; RICK AND DEBBIE CLAPHAM <rixpac@xxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: {Chrysler 300} Re: steering pumps
The only thing that ever goes wrong with most of these pumps is they leak. I rebuild them, and never replace the slippers or springs. I doubt they are even available. Dirt is the only thing
that will ruin the bypass valve. If it is stuck, you need another pump. I've been rebuilding them for years and never had a problem. The only one I had a problem with long ago was one I bought from a parts store. It almost put me into a guard rail when the
bypass valve stuck. I put a used on on and no more problem. I pretty much will not buy anything rebuilt from a parts store.
We used to call these 'Federal pumps' they are still available. Rebuilt are less expensive. I rebuild my own pumps. Kits about $45.
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