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**special-K** · 10-01-2012, 06:43 AM

I agree. Show us pictures so we can see what you have and figure this out. BTW,you're truck isn't cursed. It just needs to be fixed properly. Manual steering is great. The only time you'll miss power steering is parking...turning wheel while sitting still. But,anyone who isn't anemic can turn the wheel. Last I heard a little physical activity does a body good

HalfTon · 10-01-2012, 08:10 AM

Here is a pic of last nights break and a pic of the pump. I noticed on a factory PS set up that there is a brace the bolts to the engine mount. I dont have that brace, mine just gets bolted down using the two holes on the block. This time, I really dont know if I will be able to get this dang bolt out. I had a nicely drilled hole last night but when I started tapping the extractor bit out the bit broke of inside the hole I drilled in the bolt.

midniteblues · 10-01-2012, 08:33 AM

with nothing supporting the far back side of that pump the tension/vibration from the belt will keep braking them bolts
It really shouldnt be too hard too fab a bracket that attaches to the engine mount.
I've seen a pic somewhere on this board where a fellow used a craftsman wrench for the bracket.

how bout a wtb thread on the parts board

GASoline71 · 10-02-2012, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by midniteblues

with nothing supporting the far back side of that pump the tension/vibration from the belt will keep braking them bolts
It really shouldnt be too hard too fab a bracket that attaches to the engine mount.

This ^^^

100%...

Gary

HalfTon · 10-04-2012, 11:46 PM

Well here is an update to the story. Today i bought a manual steering box and it turns out it was the wrong one, I have no idea what car or truck this thing goes to but it certainly doesn't go to a 67-72. It seemed OK when i bought it but when i got home i was looking at the lmc magazine and saw that the steering boxes looked different than the one I had. So now I really need to find a manual steering box and pitman arm ASAP because this is my daily driver and I rely on this thing to get me to school and work 6 days of the week
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10-01-2012, 06:43 AM	#1
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: I think my truck is cursed I agree. Show us pictures so we can see what you have and figure this out. BTW,you're truck isn't cursed. It just needs to be fixed properly. Manual steering is great. The only time you'll miss power steering is parking...turning wheel while sitting still. But,anyone who isn't anemic can turn the wheel. Last I heard a little physical activity does a body good __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-01-2012, 08:10 AM	#2
HalfTon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 128	Re: I think my truck is cursed Here is a pic of last nights break and a pic of the pump. I noticed on a factory PS set up that there is a brace the bolts to the engine mount. I dont have that brace, mine just gets bolted down using the two holes on the block. This time, I really dont know if I will be able to get this dang bolt out. I had a nicely drilled hole last night but when I started tapping the extractor bit out the bit broke of inside the hole I drilled in the bolt. Attached Images __________________ Put that hammer down and give it hell! 69' custom/10 longbed. 1999 1500 4x4 5 speed

10-01-2012, 08:33 AM	#3
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: I think my truck is cursed with nothing supporting the far back side of that pump the tension/vibration from the belt will keep braking them bolts It really shouldnt be too hard too fab a bracket that attaches to the engine mount. I've seen a pic somewhere on this board where a fellow used a craftsman wrench for the bracket. how bout a wtb thread on the parts board __________________ 81 camaro 355 4/spd 342 posi my first love. 67 swb step 454/4spd ott 373 posi 4/7 drop. 2000 s10 zr2 little blue truck that never gets stuck. '74 heald super bronc vt8. tecumseh powered moon rover.

10-04-2012, 11:46 PM	#5
HalfTon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 128	Re: I think my truck is cursed Well here is an update to the story. Today i bought a manual steering box and it turns out it was the wrong one, I have no idea what car or truck this thing goes to but it certainly doesn't go to a 67-72. It seemed OK when i bought it but when i got home i was looking at the lmc magazine and saw that the steering boxes looked different than the one I had. So now I really need to find a manual steering box and pitman arm ASAP because this is my daily driver and I rely on this thing to get me to school and work 6 days of the week Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Put that hammer down and give it hell! 69' custom/10 longbed. 1999 1500 4x4 5 speed Last edited by HalfTon; 10-04-2012 at 11:54 PM.

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