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mplex2000 · 09-17-2005, 01:01 PM

Is it difficult to install the rag joint? When I tried to put it on the new rag joint onto the p/s gearbox, it didn't seem to want to go on..

**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-17-2005, 03:07 PM

Are you sure that you have the right rag joint assembly for the power steering gear that you are trying to install? In 1977 or 78 the input shaft for the steering gears got smaller in diameter. A lot of the parts places do not know the difference. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

mplex2000 · 09-17-2005, 05:20 PM

Well, that's what I'm wondering. It came in a small white box along with the other $1000 worth of stuff I ordered :P I need to see if there is a number on the joint but I don't think so.

I just can't imagine this is the correct one. Either that or I wound up with the wrong steering box....ugh.

09-17-2005, 01:01 PM	#1
mplex2000 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: DFW Posts: 463	Another power steering question Is it difficult to install the rag joint? When I tried to put it on the new rag joint onto the p/s gearbox, it didn't seem to want to go on..

09-17-2005, 03:07 PM	#2
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Are you sure that you have the right rag joint assembly for the power steering gear that you are trying to install? In 1977 or 78 the input shaft for the steering gears got smaller in diameter. A lot of the parts places do not know the difference. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

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09-17-2005, 05:20 PM	#3
mplex2000 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: DFW Posts: 463	Well, that's what I'm wondering. It came in a small white box along with the other $1000 worth of stuff I ordered :P I need to see if there is a number on the joint but I don't think so. I just can't imagine this is the correct one. Either that or I wound up with the wrong steering box....ugh.



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