Borgeson Power Steering Pump
I recently had some issues with my power steering belt coming off... If you know my car you know the story. I found that the P.O.-s installed a pump with a bent pully on the car. The 70 Dart had a Federal style pump on it when I got it. After finally pulling everything off to inspect it I decided to go with a Borgeson power steering pump with brackets from Summit.
Borgeson Universal 800337 Borgeson Power Steering Pump Upgrade Kits | Summit Racing
I found the kit to work nicely, everything bolts up good and the belt tension is easy to adjust. Since I was changing from the Federal pump to this style I decided to order the correct pressure hose as well. I just went to Rock Auto to order a Saginaw hose for a 70 Dart. Once I got everything I bolted it together to check the fitment and noticed there was no way either hose would work on this pump. The pump sits really low on the engine and the hose fitting is now on the back of the pump. The hose would require a very short 90 degree angle to clear the motor mount perch on the K frame.
I checked with Borgeson and they said they had hoses to fit... but only to fit with their steering box.
I ended up taking the hose for the federal pump and found a 90 bend in it... cut the end off and re-flared it with a shorter fitting than usual to make it fit. It is very close to the K frame.
I just figured this might help someone doing the same... and maybe there are some better ideas. I do have a local company that makes hydraulic hoses so I am sure they could make one easy enough that would fit even better.
I recently had some issues with my power steering belt coming off... If you know my car you know the story. I found that the P.O.-s installed a pump with a bent pully on the car. The 70 Dart had a Federal style pump on it when I got it. After finally pulling everything off to inspect it I decided to go with a Borgeson power steering pump with brackets from Summit.
Borgeson Universal 800337 Borgeson Power Steering Pump Upgrade Kits | Summit Racing
I found the kit to work nicely, everything bolts up good and the belt tension is easy to adjust. Since I was changing from the Federal pump to this style I decided to order the correct pressure hose as well. I just went to Rock Auto to order a Saginaw hose for a 70 Dart. Once I got everything I bolted it together to check the fitment and noticed there was no way either hose would work on this pump. The pump sits really low on the engine and the hose fitting is now on the back of the pump. The hose would require a very short 90 degree angle to clear the motor mount perch on the K frame.
I checked with Borgeson and they said they had hoses to fit... but only to fit with their steering box.
I ended up taking the hose for the federal pump and found a 90 bend in it... cut the end off and re-flared it with a shorter fitting than usual to make it fit. It is very close to the K frame.
I just figured this might help someone doing the same... and maybe there are some better ideas. I do have a local company that makes hydraulic hoses so I am sure they could make one easy enough that would fit even better.
