Steering Pump ID Help......

slantsixdan said
'67 FPC shows the V8 A-bodies getting only the TRW pump, not the Saginaw. But for applications in which both pumps were used, there are components listed for every conceivable combination (with/without air conditioning, etc.) for both pumps -- and there's no indication that rear axle gear ratio entered the equation.

Sorry, didn't see it was a 1967 Barracuda.

Then maybe it's later car that change the pumps per gear ratio. I know 70-71 E-bodies and A-bodies are like that with gear ratio taking in effect.

I prefer the TRW and Federal pumps, myself -- they've tended to be quieter and less troublesome, with less "pump catch" (ability to get "ahead" of the pump and run out of steering assist when spinning the wheel fast).

I've had the exact opposite experiance.

The TRW and Federal pumps catch and can't keep up when used above typical use. John Sandburg and Mitch Lelito have been autocrossing their AAR and T/A since the early 70's. Since those are 70 E-bodies with 3.55 or higher gears all AAR and T/A with power steering had Federal pump. Well John and Mitch always had problems with the power steering not keeping up.

Once they switched to a Saginaw pump, they never have had a problem since.

I had a Federal pump on my 68 Dart. It would catch when I was doing very quick parking lot or U-turn type manuevers. I switched it to a Saginaw, no problem since.

I went through my Saginaw pump on my 340 68 Barracuda in 1994 with just a reseal kit. Been running it every since without flaw. I called Steer and Geat back then and they said for autocross use I should drill out the rear oriface IIRC, 1/64" size larger. Don't have my notes handy from 15 years ago.