Changing the Power Steering Pump on my 68 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

AusTx68 · 09-07-2009, 01:55 PM

The power steering pump on my 68' has a separate reservoir that mounts near the radiator. I wanted to convert to the newer pump. Do I need to also change my steering box? What else do I need to consider?

**lolife99** · 09-07-2009, 07:21 PM

Sounds like your truck was originally equipped with a 396 engine.

Are you planning on running a small block or big block chevy engine?

Which water pump style? Long or short?

Your original steering box should be fine.

AusTx68 · 09-07-2009, 08:25 PM

I'm staying with the 396 and I'm willing to go with a water pump length that works. I'm not sure what length I have now. My truck is down to the frame and my motor is in storage so I can't get to it right away to look.

**lolife99** · 09-07-2009, 09:02 PM

The truck BB and SB were all short waterpumps up until 1972.

In 1973 they went to a long water pump and the alternator switched sides. (In '73 the Alternator was on the passenger side) So all '73 up stuff is different,

I like the remote reservoir. Why do you want to change?

AusTx68 · 09-08-2009, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

I like the remote reservoir. Why do you want to change?

LOL, I don't know. Just seemed like the thing to do. I figured the newer style was better. If there is no real difference I'll just keep it.

09-07-2009, 01:55 PM	#1
AusTx68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Italy Posts: 1,278	Changing the Power Steering Pump on my 68 The power steering pump on my 68' has a separate reservoir that mounts near the radiator. I wanted to convert to the newer pump. Do I need to also change my steering box? What else do I need to consider? __________________ '68 C-10 SWB 383 Stroker (Sold 3/2/2013) '87 R2500 LWB 454 TBI converted to Carb

09-07-2009, 07:21 PM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: Changing the Power Steering Pump on my 68 Sounds like your truck was originally equipped with a 396 engine. Are you planning on running a small block or big block chevy engine? Which water pump style? Long or short? Your original steering box should be fine. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

09-07-2009, 08:25 PM	#3
AusTx68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Italy Posts: 1,278	Re: Changing the Power Steering Pump on my 68 I'm staying with the 396 and I'm willing to go with a water pump length that works. I'm not sure what length I have now. My truck is down to the frame and my motor is in storage so I can't get to it right away to look. __________________ '68 C-10 SWB 383 Stroker (Sold 3/2/2013) '87 R2500 LWB 454 TBI converted to Carb Last edited by AusTx68; 09-07-2009 at 08:27 PM.

09-07-2009, 09:02 PM	#4
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: Changing the Power Steering Pump on my 68 The truck BB and SB were all short waterpumps up until 1972. In 1973 they went to a long water pump and the alternator switched sides. (In '73 the Alternator was on the passenger side) So all '73 up stuff is different, I like the remote reservoir. Why do you want to change? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823



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