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My manual steering gear box on my 64 has some play. I was thinking about putting a power steering box in it place. What would happen if I don't hook it up to the pump? Would it still work or would it wear out. I really don't want to buy a new manual box then down the road hook up my power steering.

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It will just help you build more muscle than the manual box.:lol: I would hook up the pump and enjoy the ease of driving. I started driving my '66 and it was a shock not having the power steering.

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The pump and the bracket for a 292 is the problem.;) I don't feel like spending 300 for a fricken bracket. I could use alittle more muscle.:sumo: I kinda like the manual, keeps the arms looking good.

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It would seem to me in my limited experience that a power steering box without a pump connected would be much harder to use than a manual box.
I see L6 motors in trucks in the wrecking yards often. What is so hard about finding the bracket and who in the heck would pay $300 for it????
LM-c-somebody has later model manual boxes that could me hooked up with the adapter and a power unit changed out later...

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292's are hard to find. Look on ebay they sell for 250 to 300 all the time. The bracket pump and pulley's. Way over priced if you ask me. Yet I just bid 215 for one and was out bid.:lol: I think I'll live with the manual.

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There is a 292 in a service truck that is next to a truck I am robbing parts off tomorrow.
I will check on the price and let you know in a PM... :metal:
Any year will work? this would be a early to mid 80's truck I am guessing....

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http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...eering+bracket. I don't think it would. It's got to look like this. Some old c60's have them.;) The one in the 3rd pic is the one you want.

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Won't hurt to look... $300 is ridiculous

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Thanks;)

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Copy the $300 one, and make it yourself.

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I have an extra manual steering box that sometimes gets used as a door stop you can have. You just have to drive to Boise to get it. :burnout:

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If I ever get one I'm going to make about 20 of them and sell them on ebay.

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Making the pump bracket is one thing, but what about the extra pulley needed on the crank and the water pump? Would ones off of a 250 work? I don't know my I6's very well.......

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I don't either. Take some measurements. :uhmk:

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Looking around my garage what did I see. A nice sandblasted and painted 66 manual steering box. Most important it was very tight. 15 minutes later it was on my 64. I forgot I had it I thought I chucked it. Steering is 100% better. Still have a off balance issue coming from the rear. Went to swap my tires I can't get my rear tires off without taking my bed off.?? I think I'm going to rotate my driveline 180 degrees and see if that helps. Then I'll swap my tires.:lol:

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Getting my rear tires off with a 72 rearend is a challenge. It's 3/4" wider on both sides and a 4" drop it's nearly impossible.

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Messed with my drive line. Figured out I can't rotate it 180. It's a two piece, it only works one way. I did notice the the u joint was'nt seated very good it had a big notch out of it. Moved my carrier bearing around alittle. You can really move it much. Went for a test drive.What ever I did it's much better now steady as a rock till about 80. Good enough for me. All my driving is in town.:metal: I was hoping there was a trick to getting the tires off? Oh well I'm use to take the bed off.

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Dave, are your tires stuck in the rear fenders?? I have to use at least 2 jacks and jack up the frame and the rear axle at the same time. Once the wheel is loose you have to let the rear down until the tire just squeezes out. Sometimes at about a 45* angle. It's a pain. I have 295's on my 'burb.:lol: Sometimes you have to let down or jack up the opposite side to get the right angle on the rear axle.

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I jacked the axle up, put stands under the frame and let the axle hang. Then I unbolted the wheels and tried to take them off. No go. I did'nt try jacking the other side of the axle up. Maybe tomorrow.

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Same here. I'm going to take off a 1/2" of the fender lip to make it easier. That or roll it under. There's about 1 1/2" of lip so 1/2" shouldn't make a difference as long as the braces are still welded.

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There you go. A little cutting.:lol: makes me want to go out there right now.:lol::lol::exit:

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i wonder how hard it would be to make the bed a dumpstyle bed , hinges on the back a locking device (treaded rod a big ring and a wingnut through the bedfloor maibe ?) and airbag to lift it ...... done

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I'm thinking these are going to catch on.:lol:I like the Porche. Maybe they will make a 4-5-6 kit.

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They already make 4-5-6 kits. They look really retarted!

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:uhmk:

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Ever get your wheels off??

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not yet worked on my 52. maybe this weekend. I'm hoping if I trim the metal I'll be able to get them off. Now I know why some people have fancy dump beds.

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:smoke: Did a lot of head scratching. Somthing so easy for some.:lol: I don't things don't line up right? Maybe the wrong pulley on the crank? Does the belt for the steering pump go around the crank?

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Looks like your PS pump could be farther back to line up better with the back pulley on the crank . How does the alternator line up??
mine has the belt on the crank back slot , water pump and the PS pump. The alternator drives from the front slot on the crank and the front slot on the water pump.
Use a straight edge or a wood board to line things up. I will clamp a board to a pulley if I am fabbing up brackets and want to stay in alignment.

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Its back as far as it goes.Alt. lines up with front grove. The power steering pump has a rear bracket that mounts to the motor mount. It's were it needs to be.??? More head scratching.

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The problem is that you have a power steering pump and brackets for the shor water pump. Your engine has the long water pump, and the alternator is of course in position for the long water pump. You'll need to get a PS pump for a long water pump application....'73 and up truck, or '69 and up car. With the long water pump, the PS pump hangs from the water pump from that boss below the lower bolt. Then there are brackets that bolt to the front of the head, and over to the front header bolt. There are some variations to that, but that is the basics. Probably best if you could get everything from a donor vehicle.

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I also have this pump but I couldn't figure out how to hang it. I had two different engines and things kinda got mixed up. I'll try again in the morning. Hope you have some of those brackets made Capt time gettin closer.

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Bungee cord???

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:sumo: Least now I kinda know the problem. I work better with pictures.

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I didn't read all the replies before I answered .you already had the answer
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Hey Dave, I had the same problem when lining up my pulleys. I went to an old junk yard and took all the pulleys off a 283 truck that looked origional and got home and they didnt line up on my motor. I bought some shims off ebay to set the crank pulleys out about 1/8 inch and then eveything lined up perfect. I can get you some pics if you want.

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Ran outside and snapped a picture for you. Here is how your long water pump power steering pump should mount.
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_...4006_large.jpg

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You are the man.:metal: Just when I was all depressed. I pulled everything apart and had things everywhere.:lol: Guess I'll have to keep better track of parts. Here I thought a 350 was a 350. da:uhmk: Looks like I need to find that little mounting bracket. Thanks Bud.

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10 boxes an a hour later. wola :metal: thanks guys puts me that much closer.