Power steering pump

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    Hello everybody! I am new to mechanics and just had a question about finding parts, I have a 1976 mercury comet with a 302 v8 and it needs a new power steering pump, I’ve called every parts store I can think of and none of them have any in all of Canada (where I live) I was wondering if there is other vehicles that would be compatible as a replacement part. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
     
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    Some pumps are furnished with reservoir, unless badly bent from some bozo prying, I like to reuse orig.

    There's a video on autorestomod on reservoir swap procedure & of course all over youtube.

    BTW search around for code, board members get a 5% discount.
     
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    Awesome thanks!
     
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    Google Rode's Restorations in Galion, Ohio. They can rebuild YOUR pump....that way you know you have the correct one. :D
     
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    Awesome thank you for the help!
     
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    Last I heard, Roger was not rebuilding Ford power steering pumps. He is unable to get the proper parts for rebuilding. Let us know if things have changed?
     
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