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Old Mar 8, 2009 | 07:13 PM
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Does anyone know where I can get a good picture of the rebuilding process of a power steering pump (Saginaw), I've got all the way to the part before putting on the reservior can't remember which way the metal part and filter(assume that what it is) goes in have an article from The Corvette Restoration but does'nt show this.
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First the spring (5), then the flow control valve (6) with the hex end and screen first, then the discharge fitting (24). Make sure that if you replace the o-ring (23) on the discharge fitting, you place it in the groove nearest the hex.

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Old Mar 8, 2009 | 07:39 PM
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Try this site;

http://www.corvette-restoration.com/...mp_rebuild.htm

I am planning a leaking PS pump rebuild as soon as the car comes out in April, I hope.
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First the spring (5), then the flow control valve (6) with the hex end and screen first, then the discharge fitting (24). Make sure that if you replace the o-ring (23) on the discharge fitting, you place it in the groove nearest the hex.

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Jim the info I need is after that right before you put on res. there are 2 pieces that go into the large cup under res. cover. Thanks for the help.
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 08:03 AM
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Go to www.corvettefaq.com
Click on Jim Shea's Steering Papers
Click on Corvette Steering Papers
Scroll down to P-Pump Bench Repair
There are several downloads in word format with step by step pictures of a P-Pump rebuild. They should answer all of your questions.

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