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  • MartyHQ
    232 I6
    • Sep 05, 2010
    • 191

    Power steering pump - help

    Guys, I need a little advice here. My PSP went bad and I need to buy a new one. It seems, according to various e-shop catalogs, that there were some changes and the break year was 78/79. My Jeep is 78, but the engine is from 81 J10 (at least I was told so). I cant contact the previous owner, who did the swap so I dont know if he kept the accesories from the old engine or swapped the whole thing in... Is there a way how to tell what pump do I need? I need to order the right one, shipping alone is over 70$.. Thank you kindly. Marty
    1978 WT Cherokee 2door, 360, T18a, Dana 20. Currently under construction.
  • babywag
    out of order
    • Jun 08, 2005
    • 10286

    #2
    Difference is simply the hose fitting connections.

    Earlier are flare fittings, later is metric o-ring.

    Disconnect your high pressure line and that will tell you.

    However the fitting that the hose fitting screws into unscrews from the pump, so even if you got the wrong one you could still reuse it and wouldn't matter which one you get.
    Tony
    88 GW, 67 J3000, 07 Magnum SRT8

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    • MartyHQ
      232 I6
      • Sep 05, 2010
      • 191

      #3
      Thank you very much sir
      1978 WT Cherokee 2door, 360, T18a, Dana 20. Currently under construction.

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      • Tad
        • Nov 30, 2001
        • 17618

        #4
        Marty,
        Go with the pump from a '77 rig with a 401 if you are thinking about running tires in the 33" or larger size.
        It's the same pump as a mid 70's Caddy, slightly higher pressure which helps move big tires.
        Changing the fitting if needed is easy.
        2000 Infinity QX4, 3.3L, MPFI, 4 speed auto, 2 speed Nissan tcase, Unibody, IFS front, 4 link rear solid axle with 255-70/16s

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        • serehill
          Gone,Never Forgotten.
          • Nov 22, 2009
          • 8619

          #5
          Agree

          You can buy the pumps with both fittings & swap if needed. I know the last one I bought from Napa had the O ring one inside the box so I could use it on newer or older models.


          check this out. One bad pump also. great for big tires & hydro boost
          Last edited by serehill; 03-11-2013, 04:45 PM.

          80 Cherokee
          360 ci 727 with
          Comp cams 270 h
          NP208
          Edlebrock performer intake
          Holley 4180
          Msd total multi spark.
          4" rusty's springs
          Member, FSJ Prissy Restoration Association

          If you can't make it better why waste your time. No use repeating the orignal mistakes. I'm to old to push it that's why.

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          • Mr. Goatman
            327 Rambler
            • Jan 05, 2006
            • 589

            #6
            $166
            Remember; When it comes to tools and toys forgiveness is ALWAYS easier than permission!

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            • serehill
              Gone,Never Forgotten.
              • Nov 22, 2009
              • 8619

              #7
              Yeah

              Originally posted by Mr. Goatman
              $166

              It's not a Mcparts rebuilt leaker. It's a higher volume well built unit. It makes my steering work better. If running hydroboost this beats 2 pumps. If you swap from 8 turn gear box to 4 turn with 33's this makes them turn easier.

              80 Cherokee
              360 ci 727 with
              Comp cams 270 h
              NP208
              Edlebrock performer intake
              Holley 4180
              Msd total multi spark.
              4" rusty's springs
              Member, FSJ Prissy Restoration Association

              If you can't make it better why waste your time. No use repeating the orignal mistakes. I'm to old to push it that's why.

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              • MartyHQ
                232 I6
                • Sep 05, 2010
                • 191

                #8
                Thank you all for advices. I will order something tonight

                Sometning tells me that removing that pulley will be a lot of fun
                1978 WT Cherokee 2door, 360, T18a, Dana 20. Currently under construction.

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                • FSJ Guy
                  • Mar 20, 2005
                  • 10061

                  #9
                  Originally posted by MartyHQ
                  Thank you all for advices. I will order something tonight

                  Sometning tells me that removing that pulley will be a lot of fun
                  You can rent a pulley puller from the parts store. Or you can buy a cheapo one for about $20 or so. An air impact wrench helps with the tool use, too. If you don't have an impact, a bench vise will make life easier by holding the tool for you while you wrench away.
                  Ethan Brady
                  1987 Grand Wagoneer, slightly longer than stock.

                  www.bigscaryjeep.com

                  Don't mess with me. I once killed a living hinge.

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