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**Posted by BTaylor** 11/30/2024 11:51 AM

68 Cougar with borgeson conversion and the saginaw pump. Pump is only 4 months old but it is squealing on low rpm turns and is getting worse. Really bad right after start up.
Any suggestions to look at before I order a new one?

**Posted by TKOPerformance** 11/30/2024 6:49 PM

Proper tension on the belt? Is the mount flexing? The Borgeson mounting on these pumps is Mickey Mouse at best IMO. I would also advise checking the pump shaft for endplay. There should be some, but a lot indicates the pump is worn out inside.

**Posted by Nos681** 11/30/2024 8:01 PM

Try vacuum bleeding the air out of system.

There are videos on how to do it.

Even a slight seep at a fitting can introduce air and cause cavitation.

https://youtu.be/lo3T0KU2weA?si=pT6XcR_pp3DqucZo

Last edited by Nos681 (11/30/2024 8:16 PM)

**Posted by BobE** 12/01/2024 9:02 AM

Just to cover the basics, is the fluid at the proper level?

**Posted by MS** 12/01/2024 8:22 PM

Is it a Saginaw Gen 1 or is it a Gen II pump?