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brossow · 10-29-2008, 02:39 PM

Ready to install the power steering box on my '72 and have a question. The box I'm using is a good used unit and came with the four bolts that attach it to the frame. However, one is slightly longer (by 1/4") and has a 1" spacer on it. What's the function of the spacer and where does it go? Can I just get rid of it and bolt the thing right to the frame directly? I bought it already off the truck so I didn't see how it was originally attached and I have, of course, forgotten which hole I took the odd bolt out of when I stripped it for painting.

If anyone has a quick answer I'd REALLY appreciate it. The weather is cooperating and I want to get it bolted up ASAP.

Thanks,
Brent

70GMCer · 10-29-2008, 03:45 PM

If memory serves me right, that spacer goes between one of the holes of the gear box & the frame that has an indentation in it. It takes up the gap of the indentation on the frame. That is also where that long bolt goes thru.

**kwmech** · 10-29-2008, 03:56 PM

The spacer goes under the head of the bolt. That bolt is tucked up near the x-member---bottom front I think. Be sure to torque them down-- iirc 60 lbs, dab of locktite won't hurt either

brossow · 10-29-2008, 04:04 PM

Thanks for the reply. Sadly, just found out that I got screwed when I bought this box a year ago. It apparently is for a 4x4 and won't work on my 2WD. I was trying to figure out why the Pitman arm didn't have the stud on the end and when I started looking around I discovered the Pitman arm (and therefore the rest of the setup) is for a 4x4.

Hopefully I can sell it and recoup some of my money. Just ordered a new setup from CPP because I can't waste any more time getting this thing back together. Now I'm another week behind and another week closer to winter.

This is what I've got....

**kwmech** · 10-29-2008, 04:35 PM

Looks purty though

brossow · 10-29-2008, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kwmech

Looks purty though

Thanks. That it do.

Just posted it on the For Sale board if anyone's interested.

>>> Link <<<

Brent

tumbleweed68 · 10-30-2008, 09:28 PM

the way i understand it, the only difference is the pitman arm. Maybe someone else can confirm or rebutt this.

Ironman97459 · 10-31-2008, 05:54 AM

A 2wd box has a different sector shaft where the pitman arm lines up and goes side to side where as a 4wd box goes front to back.

10-29-2008, 02:39 PM	#1
brossow Amateur Rust Fighter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mankato, MN Posts: 1,087	Power steering box install question Ready to install the power steering box on my '72 and have a question. The box I'm using is a good used unit and came with the four bolts that attach it to the frame. However, one is slightly longer (by 1/4") and has a 1" spacer on it. What's the function of the spacer and where does it go? Can I just get rid of it and bolt the thing right to the frame directly? I bought it already off the truck so I didn't see how it was originally attached and I have, of course, forgotten which hole I took the odd bolt out of when I stripped it for painting. If anyone has a quick answer I'd REALLY appreciate it. The weather is cooperating and I want to get it bolted up ASAP. Thanks, Brent __________________ Brent '72 Chevy SWB stepside - [ Build Thread ] '79 ChevMC SWB fleetside - [ Build Thread ] '64 Chevy SWB fleetside & '66 Chevy SWB stepside (waiting in the wings...)

10-29-2008, 03:45 PM	#2
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: Power steering box install question If memory serves me right, that spacer goes between one of the holes of the gear box & the frame that has an indentation in it. It takes up the gap of the indentation on the frame. That is also where that long bolt goes thru. __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

10-29-2008, 03:56 PM	#3
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,630	Re: Power steering box install question The spacer goes under the head of the bolt. That bolt is tucked up near the x-member---bottom front I think. Be sure to torque them down-- iirc 60 lbs, dab of locktite won't hurt either

10-29-2008, 04:04 PM	#4
brossow Amateur Rust Fighter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mankato, MN Posts: 1,087	Re: Power steering box install question Thanks for the reply. Sadly, just found out that I got screwed when I bought this box a year ago. It apparently is for a 4x4 and won't work on my 2WD. I was trying to figure out why the Pitman arm didn't have the stud on the end and when I started looking around I discovered the Pitman arm (and therefore the rest of the setup) is for a 4x4. Hopefully I can sell it and recoup some of my money. Just ordered a new setup from CPP because I can't waste any more time getting this thing back together. Now I'm another week behind and another week closer to winter. This is what I've got.... Attached Images __________________ Brent '72 Chevy SWB stepside - [ Build Thread ] '79 ChevMC SWB fleetside - [ Build Thread ] '64 Chevy SWB fleetside & '66 Chevy SWB stepside (waiting in the wings...)

10-29-2008, 04:35 PM	#5
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,630	Re: Power steering box install question Looks purty though

10-30-2008, 09:28 PM	#7
tumbleweed68 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Colo, Iowa Posts: 41	Re: Power steering box install question the way i understand it, the only difference is the pitman arm. Maybe someone else can confirm or rebutt this.

10-31-2008, 05:54 AM	#8
Ironman97459 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: North bend, OR Posts: 22	Re: Power steering box install question A 2wd box has a different sector shaft where the pitman arm lines up and goes side to side where as a 4wd box goes front to back.

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