Adding Char-Lynn to Super M

I've asked a few questions on this subject before plus I've dug through the archives many times...

What I have is a '53 Super M that I want to add power steering too. I have a Char-Lynn Torque converter and a new seal kit for it so I've got the primary pieces, what I need is to figure out how I'm going to get power to the thing.

My SM does have a live pump that uses the belly pump as a reservoir. So if I went this route I would need a priority valve and some new hoses. The disadvantage here, at least for me, the way my system is hooked together I would really have to pull everything start over. Not a bad thing but maybe more of a project then I want right now.

The other option is to the right bracket and a PS pump. Those things seemed to be on eBay all the time, now not so much. I also seem to remember Allen in NE have spacer problems or something like that when he did his M so I'm not even sure what part and pieces I would need to make it work.

Soooo, I'm not really sure which way to go. I kind of like the idea of the PS pump since I don't have to get into the other system and in the end probably looks a bit cleaner BUT using the tractors live system is nice because it's on less thing to have to worry about.

I'm looking for a little guidance,

Thanks guys!

K

One of the dealer installed power steering setups, back in the 50's used a cast iron Saginaw pump. It came with a flat steel braket that mounts on the left side forward on the engine. Then you use one belt for it and the generator. No spacers, or cutting the fan shroud. I have this install on my SMTA. It works flawlessly.
The Saginaw pump was used on various GM cars and also on Studebaker Hawks and some Packards.
I made a copy of the bracket before I installed the pump on my tractor.
If you buy one of those power steering install manuals that are on ebay it shows the brackets and pump install there. I bought one.
Seal kits pop up from time to time but the original GM vane kits are rarer than hens teeh and go for about 100 bucks.

Gordo

Thanks.

I've got a manual but it doesn't show the bracket, or if it does the pictures are so poor I can't see it. It's a reprint...I guess you get what you pay for.

You wouldn't happen to have a picture would you? At the very least I would know what to look for in a PS pump.

Sounds like your setup is what I'm looking for. Thanks for the info!

K

Just looking around the web, the most common pump a found sort of has a triangle shape to it with a small filler cap on top. Is that the one I should be looking for or something of an older vintage?

I've got some picks of an older pump with a tin reservoir that's round and sits on top, something tells me this is the one I should be hunting for. Those don't seem quite as easy to come by.

Thanks again,

K

Yes, the SAginaw pump has a resevoir on top, about 5 inches tall and 4-5 inches in diameter. It fits under the hood , no problem.

Gordo

(quoted from post at 06:56:19 05/13/09) Yes, the SAginaw pump has a resevoir on top, about 5 inches tall and 4-5 inches in diameter. It fits under the hood , no problem.

Gordo

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Oh, it goes under the hood, not mounted on left side on top of the governor?

I may have to get a better manual, I don't recall seeing anything like that in mine.

K