Power steering pump question

[ahshoe]

Wondering if a factory 1961 Galaxie power steering pump (Eaton I believe is the stock 61 one) can be switched with a 1967 ps pump? In other words will a 1967 factory ps pump work with the control valve and other under car ps parts on a 1961 ? Not concerned about the actual bracketry or hoses…but the newer pump working with the 1961 under car parts if it matters it will be on a 390 motor.

 

[KULTULZ]

Wondering if a factory 1961 Galaxie power steering pump (Eaton I believe is the stock 61 one) can be switched with a 1967 ps pump?

Yes. Can I ask why?

The later pump(s) can be a THOMPSON or SAGINAW, both producing more pressure than the EATON. And then you would have the PS HOSE nightmare.

 

[Mrwax11]

does the 1967 galaxie 500 have power steering?

 

[Abe Lugo]

if its ram style PS at the bottom on both the pump should be OK to update.

I have had the PS nightmare on another build but found a modern R&P Ford pump that is lower PSI and works- so far