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eric8 · 10-20-2020, 08:23 AM

Looking to get a March serpentine kit for my 77 c10 that has manual steering. I'm getting the kit that includes power steering because I want to add that later on.

My question is, in the meantime do I fill the pump with fluid and just block everything off? Will it damage the pump doing this?

Also, when the time comes to add the power steering, is it really as simple as buying a power steering gear box, hooking up the lines, and that's it? Or are there other parts that I'll need?

kipps · 10-20-2020, 08:27 AM

I'm pretty sure you don't want to just block it off. Instead, you should loop a hose between the pump outlet and the pump inlet.

Do some more research, but this was the advice I was given. I'm wanting to start and tune my 5.3, without worrying about bleeding the power steering and hydroboost at the same time.

Ziegelsteinfaust · 10-20-2020, 10:09 AM

What the guy above said.

10-20-2020, 08:23 AM	#1
eric8 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Utopia Posts: 217	Power Steering Questions Looking to get a March serpentine kit for my 77 c10 that has manual steering. I'm getting the kit that includes power steering because I want to add that later on. My question is, in the meantime do I fill the pump with fluid and just block everything off? Will it damage the pump doing this? Also, when the time comes to add the power steering, is it really as simple as buying a power steering gear box, hooking up the lines, and that's it? Or are there other parts that I'll need?

10-20-2020, 08:27 AM	#2
kipps Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: North-central Virginia Posts: 1,104	Re: Power Steering Questions I'm pretty sure you don't want to just block it off. Instead, you should loop a hose between the pump outlet and the pump inlet. Do some more research, but this was the advice I was given. I'm wanting to start and tune my 5.3, without worrying about bleeding the power steering and hydroboost at the same time. __________________ 1987 C6P V20 truck, 2010 LMG 5.3, AFM delete, 2010 Camaro exhaust manifolds, 1997 nv4500, 1991 np241c, hydroboost, 2005 14bff axle & driveshaft, drop-n-lock gooseneck, 4.10 gears, stock suspension, rims, and tires. Still a work in progress. Any questions or suggestions are welcome!

10-20-2020, 10:09 AM	#3
Ziegelsteinfaust Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Temple City Posts: 3,635	Re: Power Steering Questions What the guy above said.



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