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frisky68 · 11-17-2003, 10:26 AM

I am in the process of doing this swap..my question is, will it hurt to drive w/ the power steering box installed w/o the pump...until I receive the pump in the mail...Had a nice enough weekend that the concrete floor in the garage was warm enough to swap the boxes...just wondering if driving it this way would harm anything ??

veltex · 11-17-2003, 11:30 AM

I have done this once for quite a while on a 40 chevy sedan I had, had a newer power box but couldnt do the pump right away, ran the hose back into itself and steered it manual for a year or so, I am sure this isnt the way to go, but it steered it.

gonebad2 · 11-17-2003, 11:57 AM

A Buddy of mine did it with his Camaro for quite a while...didn't hurt it.

sneakysnake · 11-17-2003, 12:59 PM

But you will have to have your tailor resize your shirts,if you have a little diameter steering wheel, because your forarms and bicepts will grow enormus.LOL

cableguy0 · 11-17-2003, 01:42 PM

its probably 3 times harder to turn a power steering box without the help of the pump and fluid as it is a manual box.. you can drive it but i personally wouldnt unless your going to enjoy the workout. even on the highway it can be tough to turn

toms68cst · 11-17-2003, 07:30 PM

You may get PS fluid all over everything if it the old gearbox was in use recently. I had a mess just pushing/steering my truck in and out of my garage last sping with the PS hoses off.

Longhorn Man · 11-18-2003, 12:58 AM

You shouldn't have any problems with the exception of trying to park it. (the aformentioned bucept deal)
Being a 68, did the frame have the dimple for the steering gear box, or did you use spacers?
If you used spacers, you oughta rip it back off and dimple the frame so you can mount it properly.

11-17-2003, 10:26 AM	#1
frisky68 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Plymouth, IN Posts: 133	power steering swap question I am in the process of doing this swap..my question is, will it hurt to drive w/ the power steering box installed w/o the pump...until I receive the pump in the mail...Had a nice enough weekend that the concrete floor in the garage was warm enough to swap the boxes...just wondering if driving it this way would harm anything ?? __________________ 94 K1500 SWB w/ 4" body and suspension lift

11-17-2003, 11:30 AM	#2
veltex Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Idaho Posts: 257	steering I have done this once for quite a while on a 40 chevy sedan I had, had a newer power box but couldnt do the pump right away, ran the hose back into itself and steered it manual for a year or so, I am sure this isnt the way to go, but it steered it.

11-17-2003, 11:57 AM	#3
gonebad2 Merciless Butcher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CC Nevada Posts: 1,447	A Buddy of mine did it with his Camaro for quite a while...didn't hurt it. __________________ Your Bought And Sold....I Got Your Soul!

11-17-2003, 01:42 PM	#5
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	its probably 3 times harder to turn a power steering box without the help of the pump and fluid as it is a manual box.. you can drive it but i personally wouldnt unless your going to enjoy the workout. even on the highway it can be tough to turn __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

11-17-2003, 07:30 PM	#6
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,293	You may get PS fluid all over everything if it the old gearbox was in use recently. I had a mess just pushing/steering my truck in and out of my garage last sping with the PS hoses off. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

11-17-2003, 12:59 PM	#4
sneakysnake It's a catastrophic success. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,077	But you will have to have your tailor resize your shirts,if you have a little diameter steering wheel, because your forarms and bicepts will grow enormus.LOL

11-18-2003, 12:58 AM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	You shouldn't have any problems with the exception of trying to park it. (the aformentioned bucept deal) Being a 68, did the frame have the dimple for the steering gear box, or did you use spacers? If you used spacers, you oughta rip it back off and dimple the frame so you can mount it properly.



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