On some of the GM boxes (the Grand Ams come to mind) there's an orifice that can be drilled out to incease flow. Don't know how the Escort pump is regulated,
Scott

Also, there's quite a few aftermarket tractor parts places out there. Have you ever priced the correct pump?

Scott Ward

2 1948 1.5-ton Loadmasters
The red one and The snow pusher
1 1950 3100
1 1955.1 Chevy 6500
1 1954 Chevy 6500 2-Ton
1 1955 1st Series COE 5700
1 1963 K20 (454)
1 1964 C10 (350)
1 1951 1.5-ton Dump Truck
1953 and a 1956 Ford F800

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