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07-24-2012, 05:29 PM | #1 |
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What is integral power steering?
In ordering a new steering box, I see I have the choice of "integral" power steering vs power steering. The pictures look the same.
Can someone tell me what the difference is so I order the right thing for my '702 402 C20 Longhorn?
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07-24-2012, 05:31 PM | #2 |
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Re: What is integral power steering?
How to I.D. Your 1968-69 Power Steering System:
Integral System: Power steering pump is connected to the steering gear by two hoses. Linkage System: Power steering pump hoses connect to the control valve, not the steering gear. I'm guessing being a 70 I must have integral?
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07-24-2012, 06:13 PM | #3 |
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Re: What is integral power steering?
Dave, Your truck would have the intergral P/S setup. Easy to confirm by two hoses running from the pump to the box. The ram assist has lots of parts, hoses and leaks. the only pictures I have are of a '67 K10 with a plow frame so the background is really busy but it still gives a feel. If you have seen the setup in a third gen. 'vette, that is a ram assist system.
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07-24-2012, 06:15 PM | #4 |
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Re: What is integral power steering?
Thanks! That (the non-integral) looks like an engineering mistake :-) Though I can see where ram-assist would be handy with big tires or a snow plow, that sort of thing.
I'm going to see if I can get a quote for Redhead to rebuild my current unit rather than buying a new one. Replace is usually cheaper than rebuild, but I'm trying to keep as much original as I can...
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