70 Cuda Pumps and brackets

[thestuntboy]

In another thread I just started putting my 70 Cuda W/72 340 back together (Thus it begins) I am working on reattaching the front bracketry and alternator/power steering when I noticed the power steering pump and main bracket did not look right. I had not noticed this before (which isn't saying much) but since I have used this setup on this engine previously and then the 318 I just pulled without removing this bracket from the pump I am assuming it has always been this way before me. Being slightly anal did not like it and looked for a solution. I found another SBC bracket that looked like it might index some to clear the housing only to find out the middle mount hole is misaligned so no good. I wanted to buy a new Saginaw pump any ways but every store/source says they do not fit (Yes I know better) I don't want to buy any pump and not have it work with the bracket. Does anyone have a good part # for the Saginaw that will fit? As a side note my wifes 72 Satellite 318 has the Saginaw setup but I haven't had a chance yet to compare brackets to see if they are the same.

 

[thestuntboy]

Ok I thought the purists at least would be flaming me by now for something but no. I have ordered the pump for the 72 Satellite and if it works great, if not then no loss. I know the "A" reservoir fits the saginaw's but doesn't work with my bracket so hopefully the Banjo style from 72 will work. More to follow.

 

[Chryco Psycho]

should be the same system on both , I thought I answered this before , guess not .

 

[thestuntboy]

should be the same system on both , I thought I answered this before , guess not .

If I missed it I am sorry. Sometimes my search parameters need work for not being general enough or so many hits I miss it. Thank you for replying.

 

[thestuntboy]

Well the new pump arrived with the "A" reservoir which does not fit the mount bracket without hitting it and misaligning. With some creative shimming I have seemed to have aligned the pump up with the crank pulley , I wont know for sure until I can run the engine. Only the "Banjo" reservoir will fit without hitting anything.

 

[oldkimmer]

Yes there is 2 different brackets sets for the sag pump. Also bb and Sb pumps are clocked differently from factory. So u cab have 4 combinations. Yes I have all types. Kim

 

[thestuntboy]

Yes there is 2 different brackets sets for the sag pump. Also bb and Sb pumps are clocked differently from factory. So u cab have 4 combinations. Yes I have all types. Kim

I only have seen one style for small block and only with "Banjo" style reservoir not "A" reservoir, do you have pics of both styles? That would explain a few things and Thank you.