Re: Power Steering Pump 1962 Dodge Polara 500

["62-65-mail-list-club-Gary-H" <62-65-mail-list-club@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks for the updates David & the input from all. 

I noticed that big parts chains like RockAuto apparently will use a national steering pump source like Lares.

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/dodge,1962,polara,6.3l+383cid+v8,1413313,steering,power+steering+pump,7380

https://www.larescorp.com/

1962 Dodge "B" on Rock Auto has only two steering pump possibilities listed but a 1973 Charger has about 7 Lares versions. 

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/dodge,1973,charger,7.2l+440cid+v8,1079490,steering,power+steering+pump,7380

I suppose if you stick with what you have and get it back in shape you will know it is the correct part. :) 

Dealing with smaller vendors often works out smoother is one perspective. 

Thanks,
Gary H. 


>  -------Original Message-------
>  From: 'DAVID HURD 
>  
>  Spoke with both powersteering.com and Red-Head.
>  
>  They both agreed.  Of the problem of hard turning is in both directions, which it is, the problem is the pump.
>  
>  Only one direction it is the control valve.  Probably good to rebuild the Pump. Than the Valve.  Then the gear box.
>  
>  All the O-rings are probably ready to replace.  Red-Head only works on the Grear Box.  They seem like a really quality operation.
>  
>  Power steering.com too.  They rebuild it all.
>  
>  Thanks
>  
>  David C Hurd
>  
>  
>  > On Sep 25, 2023, at 7:21 AM, Michael   wrote:
>  >
>  > David,
>  > I am inclined to think the problem may lie with the gear itself, after reading your descriptions.
>  > On a side note, the A/C compressor can be mounted below the alternator wit the proper brackets.
>  > Mike
>  >
>  >> On 9/25/2023 10:00 AM, 'DAVID HURD' via The 1962 to 1965 Mopar Mail List Clubhouse wrote:
>  >> Gary:
>  >>
>  >> Saturday on the way to a car show. One of the cars in the group had a problem and we pulled over.
>  >>
>  >> The steering worked fine until I made a tight full lock left turn.  While turning the steering wheel vibrated and it sounded like and felt like a tire rubbing.  But was not.
>  >>
>  >> The pump fluid level was good and unchanged.  Pressure would push a little past the reservoir cap when turning and backing up.
>  >>
>  >> The belt never slipped.  So now before breaking it done, I may check the power steering control valve.  The car drives normal in a straight line.
>  >>
>  >> Once you start a turn or back up to park it you have to pull really hard and muscle it.  Before I start removing parts I need a proper diagnosis.
>  >>
>  >> The other test is that before I got this car the previous own put 1973 Charger front end components on it to have the disc breaks.  So I don’t know what if any parts at 62 or 73.
>  >>
>  >> I posted this to you several years ago.
>  >>
>  >>
>  >>
>  >> As old as the parts may be.  The vehicle runs great mechanically and I’m hanging on to it.
>  >>
>  >> Therefore, since it is nearing the end of the car show season, it maybe time for me to rebuild the Pump, the Control Valve and the Steering gear box and the sources everyone is giving me are very useful.
>  >>
>  >> Thank you all very much for sources and any advice not yet received.
>  >>
>  >> Your a good helpful group!
>  >>
>  >> David C Hurd
>  >>
>  >>
>  >>>> On Sep 25, 2023, at 6:00 AM, 62-65-mail-list-club-Gary-H <62-65-mail-list-club@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>  >>>
>  >>> Related, Mopar Action long ago published an article about updating the "feel" of the Saginaw power steering pump. (Apparently this modification  does not apply to the TRW brand pump.)
>  >>>
>  >>> A version of the article is online.
>  >>>
>  >>> https://www.moparaction.com/2021/02/05/pump-it-down-2/
>  >>>
>  >>> Thanks,
>  >>> Gary H.
>  >>>
>  >>>> -------Original Message-------
>  >>>> From: 'DAVID HURD'
>  >>>> Does anyone have a good recommendation for sending your power stirring pump to be refurbished/rebuilt?
>  >>>> Mine is for a 1962 Dodge Polara 500.  It is a Banjo Style pump.
>  >>>> There is on line, powersteering.com. They fully rebuild and refurbish the
>  >>>> P02 and P03 Banjo style and you can send it to them, with the pulley and/or with the mounting brackets on it and it is about a 2 week turnaround time. Over $200 cost. Fully restored and guaranteed.
>  >>>> If any of you out there have a pump available to sell that fits and will work good.  Let me know as I might go that route.
>  >>>> Thank you,
>  >>>> David C Hurd
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