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SWINGSAX68 · 06-07-2002, 10:04 AM

OK,
I need to take the power steering gear box of my other truck and switch it to my project. I need to find the pump also. Both 68's so it will fit. What do I need to take apart or remove before I can get to taking off the p.s. gear box? I'll be seeing my truck today when I get into town, just want to have a little info before I start. Any tech tips on the issue, like adjusting or anything.
Any springs or anything that might fly at me and puncture my eye that I should know about?

**Yukon Jack** · 06-07-2002, 10:26 AM

It's a straight swap but be ready for the power steering gear box - it is pretty heavy and ackward to handle.

Probably want to drain the power steering pump first. Assuming it is mounted like on my 69, pop your power steering belt off, then I would first remove the bolt from the bracket attached to the motor mount and then the bolt from the bracket attached to the front of the motor. You will probably also need to swap over your pulleys. If I remember right there is a 12 point bolt in the center of the pulley and maybe three additional bolts on the pulley.

Then, disconnect the steering shaft from the gear box and then there are 4 bolts holding the power steering box. Again, it is heavy so watch out. Seems like there are only 3 bolts on the manual steering box.

That should be about all there is to it. I did have a bit of trouble getting to the bolt on the motor mount. I used a small grinding stone to make a little more room for the wrench by grinding a touch of the motor mount bracket off. Also seems like I had to slightly move the hard brake line next to the frame to get at one of the nuts on the power steering box.

*Randy70C-10* · 06-07-2002, 10:26 AM

There's really not much to it. You'll need a puller to get the cross-link off of the pitman arm, and if possible, remove with the pump still attached to the box, so you won't lose any fluid.

*Randy70C-10* · 06-07-2002, 10:27 AM

You beat me!

SWINGSAX68 · 06-07-2002, 10:35 AM

Thanks guys!!!,
unfortunately I need to find the Pump some where in the grave yard of my parts truck..........I'm sure its ok....just need to find it...

Blue68 · 06-07-2002, 01:25 PM

No need to pull the pitman arm from the box. Leave it on there since it is the correct one for a power steering truck.

And in case you didn't notice, those boxes are heavy and very capable of doing a number on your hand, head and any other appendage that gets in the way.

Don't toss anything from the old truck until you've got the new one up and running. You never know if the drag link might be slightly different (shouldn't be but you never know).

photoglg · 06-07-2002, 01:50 PM

I went through 3 pumps before I found one where the pulleys lined up, so make sure you get the right pump, I could not belive how many different pumps GM made.

SWINGSAX68 · 06-07-2002, 02:57 PM

The pump is from the same engine I overhauled, and that engine I took from my 'parts truck' and put in my current project. SO I know it fits...thanks for the info though!!!!!!!! I just haven't gone around to change the power steering to the other truck!!!

da-burb · 06-07-2002, 03:59 PM

I hope your parts truck still has the rag joint on the intermediate shaft. They are different for power vs manual.

06-07-2002, 10:04 AM	#1
SWINGSAX68 Now the others dig........ Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,520	Power Steering: Removal And Adding OK, I need to take the power steering gear box of my other truck and switch it to my project. I need to find the pump also. Both 68's so it will fit. What do I need to take apart or remove before I can get to taking off the p.s. gear box? I'll be seeing my truck today when I get into town, just want to have a little info before I start. Any tech tips on the issue, like adjusting or anything. Any springs or anything that might fly at me and puncture my eye that I should know about? __________________ 68 Chevy C10 Stepside Black Primer 78 GMC Longbed White 09 Chevy Silverado Shortbed Granite Blue *LOOKING FOR A 67 4 DOOR IMPALA!!!Just like Sam and Dean Winchester!! 'Cause Mustangs are for p^#$ and you can fit a body in the trunk of a 67 Impala* MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies Texas State University-San Marcos, TX Certified Music Educator I hope Mom is up there watching and being my Guardian Angel "I've got a fever.....and the only prescription.....IS MORE COW BELL" -The Legendary: Bruce Dickenson "F#$@ 'em up!!!!!!" -The Legendary: Rogelio Escobar TRUCKY LINKS** http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=457750 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=461184 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=472848 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=417541 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=477788

06-07-2002, 10:26 AM	#2
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	It's a straight swap but be ready for the power steering gear box - it is pretty heavy and ackward to handle. Probably want to drain the power steering pump first. Assuming it is mounted like on my 69, pop your power steering belt off, then I would first remove the bolt from the bracket attached to the motor mount and then the bolt from the bracket attached to the front of the motor. You will probably also need to swap over your pulleys. If I remember right there is a 12 point bolt in the center of the pulley and maybe three additional bolts on the pulley. Then, disconnect the steering shaft from the gear box and then there are 4 bolts holding the power steering box. Again, it is heavy so watch out. Seems like there are only 3 bolts on the manual steering box. That should be about all there is to it. I did have a bit of trouble getting to the bolt on the motor mount. I used a small grinding stone to make a little more room for the wrench by grinding a touch of the motor mount bracket off. Also seems like I had to slightly move the hard brake line next to the frame to get at one of the nuts on the power steering box. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

06-07-2002, 10:35 AM	#5
SWINGSAX68 Now the others dig........ Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,520	Thanks guys!!!, unfortunately I need to find the Pump some where in the grave yard of my parts truck..........I'm sure its ok....just need to find it... __________________ 68 Chevy C10 Stepside Black Primer 78 GMC Longbed White 09 Chevy Silverado Shortbed Granite Blue *LOOKING FOR A 67 4 DOOR IMPALA!!!Just like Sam and Dean Winchester!! 'Cause Mustangs are for p^#$ and you can fit a body in the trunk of a 67 Impala* MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies Texas State University-San Marcos, TX Certified Music Educator I hope Mom is up there watching and being my Guardian Angel "I've got a fever.....and the only prescription.....IS MORE COW BELL" -The Legendary: Bruce Dickenson "F#$@ 'em up!!!!!!" -The Legendary: Rogelio Escobar TRUCKY LINKS** http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=457750 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=461184 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=472848 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=417541 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=477788

06-07-2002, 01:25 PM	#6
Blue68 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Frisco, Tx, USA Posts: 606	No need to pull the pitman arm from the box. Leave it on there since it is the correct one for a power steering truck. And in case you didn't notice, those boxes are heavy and very capable of doing a number on your hand, head and any other appendage that gets in the way. Don't toss anything from the old truck until you've got the new one up and running. You never know if the drag link might be slightly different (shouldn't be but you never know). __________________ http://home.comcast.net/~r.landrum/w...tos.html-.html '68 C-10 LWB, '98 Z-71 350 w/accessories (Serpentine), Edelbrock Performer, Edelbrock 1405 (600cfm) carb, GM HEI, CompCam Extreme 4x4 roller cam, Thorley Headers, Carter Electric Fuel Pump, Vintage Air, 700r4, 3.73, disc brakes and power steering upgrades.

06-07-2002, 01:50 PM	#7
photoglg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Oxnard, CA Posts: 143	I went through 3 pumps before I found one where the pulleys lined up, so make sure you get the right pump, I could not belive how many different pumps GM made. __________________ 1969 GMC S/B S/S 3" drop

06-07-2002, 10:26 AM	#3
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	There's really not much to it. You'll need a puller to get the cross-link off of the pitman arm, and if possible, remove with the pump still attached to the box, so you won't lose any fluid.

06-07-2002, 10:27 AM	#4
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	You beat me!

06-07-2002, 02:57 PM	#8
SWINGSAX68 Now the others dig........ Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,520	Luckily......... The pump is from the same engine I overhauled, and that engine I took from my 'parts truck' and put in my current project. SO I know it fits...thanks for the info though!!!!!!!! I just haven't gone around to change the power steering to the other truck!!! __________________ 68 Chevy C10 Stepside Black Primer 78 GMC Longbed White 09 Chevy Silverado Shortbed Granite Blue *LOOKING FOR A 67 4 DOOR IMPALA!!!Just like Sam and Dean Winchester!! 'Cause Mustangs are for p^#$ and you can fit a body in the trunk of a 67 Impala* MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies Texas State University-San Marcos, TX Certified Music Educator I hope Mom is up there watching and being my Guardian Angel "I've got a fever.....and the only prescription.....IS MORE COW BELL" -The Legendary: Bruce Dickenson "F#$@ 'em up!!!!!!" -The Legendary: Rogelio Escobar TRUCKY LINKS** http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=457750 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=461184 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=472848 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=417541 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=477788

06-07-2002, 03:59 PM	#9
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	I hope your parts truck still has the rag joint on the intermediate shaft. They are different for power vs manual. __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

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