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PostPosted: Thu Mar 15, 2012 2:28 pm 
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On my 1966 225 slant six, my power steering pump is leaking and I wanted to pick one up, with or without reservoir. I've tried to buy a Cardone one from two places, and both times they said they did not actually carry them anymore. Apparently they are no longer made? Anyone know where I can get a pump? Is there no other pump (for even another model) that would fit my engine? Is my only option to find one at a swap meet or have it rebuilt by Rock Auto? :(


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PostPosted: Thu Mar 15, 2012 7:31 pm 
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If you can find a seal kit there really isn't much to rebuilding one.

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PostPosted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 6:48 am 
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Is that different than a rebuild?


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PostPosted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 8:41 am 
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A "rebuild" is the common "slang term" for a used pump that has been rebuilt.
Trouble is, there are all kinds of different quality levels of rebuilding services, ranging from simple cleaning and re-painting of a "core unit, then all the way to a unit that has been completely dis-assembly, had careful component inspection, replacement or repair of all worn components, all new seals and "soft parts", then final testing.
Todays "rebuilt units" usually fall in-between those 2 examples but more tend to be towards the "clean & repaint" end of the spectrum.

So the suggestion here: If your current PS Pump is working OK but has a front seal leak, then buy a reseal kit ($15 -25.00 on ebag) and just replace the front seal... and keep on driving.
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 3:26 pm 
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Too bad you are so far away... I am taking the power steering clean out of my '65 Dart.

Pump doesn't leak... the hoses do... lol

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PostPosted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 3:50 pm 
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USPS Flat Rate Box is your "friend".
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 19, 2012 4:05 pm 
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If it is a Saginaw pump, they are surprisingly easy to rebuild and the kits are cheap.


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PostPosted: Tue Mar 20, 2012 8:15 am 
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I don't believe that they used the saginaw pumps in '65, but I could definitely be wrong about that, and it wouldn't be the first time. :D

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