How do I know if my steering gear box is any good?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

smoknbarrels · 04-19-2007, 02:57 PM

I have never driven the truck, I am doing a full restoration, but how can I tell if my power steering box is any good?
it is out of the truck already with all hoses off, is there a way I can test it or check it?? do they rebuild easy?

Thanks!

smoknbarrels · 04-20-2007, 11:05 AM

brump

sjarrett71 · 04-20-2007, 11:12 AM

If you're going through the process of doing a full resto, just replace it. I do believe they can be rebuilt though if you want to keep it original. Although from being down here in Missouri, I wouldn't have a clue as to where to get one rebuilt in Canada.

smoknbarrels · 04-20-2007, 05:08 PM

well if it is good, I'd rather not just simply buy another one and chuck mine.. I try not make a habbit of throwing good parts away because they aren't shiney

I want to check it or test it and determine if it is still good or not.

anyone work on these much? or at all?

**john** · 04-20-2007, 07:02 PM

About all you can do is check for oil leaks and see if it is smooth turning from lock to lock. Check for excessive freeplay.

04-19-2007, 02:57 PM	#1
smoknbarrels Registered Mail Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 513	How do I know if my steering gear box is any good?? I have never driven the truck, I am doing a full restoration, but how can I tell if my power steering box is any good? it is out of the truck already with all hoses off, is there a way I can test it or check it?? do they rebuild easy? Thanks! __________________ '67 chev 496, lwb to swb, bagged - pro street project

04-20-2007, 11:05 AM	#2
smoknbarrels Registered Mail Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 513	Re: How do I know if my steering gear box is any good?? brump __________________ '67 chev 496, lwb to swb, bagged - pro street project

04-20-2007, 11:12 AM	#3
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: How do I know if my steering gear box is any good?? If you're going through the process of doing a full resto, just replace it. I do believe they can be rebuilt though if you want to keep it original. Although from being down here in Missouri, I wouldn't have a clue as to where to get one rebuilt in Canada. __________________ -Scott-

04-20-2007, 05:08 PM	#4
smoknbarrels Registered Mail Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 513	Re: How do I know if my steering gear box is any good?? well if it is good, I'd rather not just simply buy another one and chuck mine.. I try not make a habbit of throwing good parts away because they aren't shiney I want to check it or test it and determine if it is still good or not. anyone work on these much? or at all? __________________ '67 chev 496, lwb to swb, bagged - pro street project

04-20-2007, 07:02 PM	#5
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: How do I know if my steering gear box is any good?? About all you can do is check for oil leaks and see if it is smooth turning from lock to lock. Check for excessive freeplay. __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/



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