POWER STEERING , how long? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**slepysal** · 11-26-2008, 01:34 PM

I wanted to do my power steering swap this Friday, and wanted to ask those who have done it about how long "should" it take?

*LILRED66* · 11-26-2008, 01:52 PM

It all depends on:

your skill level
if you have all the correct parts
the tools you have

I have done several power steering conversions on 4-5-6 Chevy trucks and it can be done in a long afternoon. If all goes well, it can be done in 6-8 hours.

Surely, someone will chime in and say they can do it quicker, however I am not trying to win a contest to see who is faster, I just know how long it usually takes me.

**slepysal** · 11-26-2008, 02:02 PM

Cool LILRED.
I wanted to know if it could be done in a day , and who beter to ask then those who have done it. Im still debating on using my tilt or wating to do it when I re wire thanks

steverino66 · 11-26-2008, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by slepysal

Cool LILRED.
I wanted to know if it could be done in a day , and who beter to ask then those who have done it. Im still debating on using my tilt or wating to do it when I re wire thanks

If you have the tilt column that matches your power steering box, that may save you some grief - already the correct length/connections

joe231 · 11-26-2008, 03:04 PM

yeah it all depends on what parts you are using. I did our '66 in about the time frame Tony is saying, i used factory p/s steering brackets, had to raise the engine slightly to install them. I had to do some frame welding. found some cracks under the manual box. The truck already had the newer cross member and steering components. I did use the stock column, so I had to cut it down and weld it. oh and it takes a little bit of time to bleed the air out of the system also.
it is very do-able in a day

**slepysal** · 11-26-2008, 04:55 PM

Great !! I have the pump already instaled, and the p/s kit from CPP for my year 1960, hoses,belt and gear.
I'll post pics thanks again

protrash64 · 11-26-2008, 07:27 PM

It goes easily enough; I had my whole front end apart so no idea about the time frame. I thought the hardest thing would be shortening the steering shaft and even that turned out well.

gulfcoast66 · 11-27-2008, 01:22 AM

a good days work.. You got the newer tilt so everything should line for you easy..

Alan's Classic · 11-27-2008, 01:26 AM

It's taken me a year and a half and I'm not half way done yet.

**ChiefRocka** · 11-27-2008, 08:54 AM

Wait a minute...I thought you had P/S already ??

**slepysal** · 11-27-2008, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

Wait a minute...I thought you had P/S already ??

I have the pump installed, but have not got around to installing the box, hoses and fixing the steering shaft

**ChiefRocka** · 11-27-2008, 04:09 PM

I thought I seen a P/S pump on your sixer at the Alum Rock gettogether last time ??

ENHANCED AIR RIDE · 11-27-2008, 08:48 PM

I've done a few 60-66s. Just did a 62 with the 250 3 on the tree. That one was a PITA. Definetly doable in a day as stated depending on what all you want to do, ie column etc.

ENHANCED AIR RIDE · 11-27-2008, 08:52 PM

after

jmedero · 11-27-2008, 09:55 PM

ok help the new old truck guy out with a question. Why is your ps pump behind that other item in your engine bay? Every one I have ever seen is on its own bracket off of the belt drive track. Thanks and sorry again for the rookie question.

Juan

jmedero · 11-27-2008, 10:09 PM

ok help the new old truck guy out with a question. Why is your ps pump behind that other item in your engine bay? Every one I have ever seen is on its own bracket off of the belt drive track. Thanks and sorry again for the rookie question.

Juan

**slepysal** · 11-27-2008, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

I thought I seen a P/S pump on your sixer at the Alum Rock gettogether last time ??

yea I had the pump mounted but not hooked up.
ok here is an up date. Old gear is out ,addapter and new gear mounted, steering shaft is cut.
As allways, I did run into a few problems, old pitman arm needed a lot of coaxing to get it out. 2nd ,the addaptor plates instructions were a bit "off" it said to drill out the lower front bolt hole on the new gear, I found out that on the 60 I had to drill out the upper hole on the rear. And 3rd my pitman arm on the donor gear is not leting me tighten it up, so I'll get a new one tomorow
That said it wasnt bad I still need to install the hoses, and get one bolt to finish mounting the box. I also need to install the steering shaft, and get that pitman arm and bleed it .
I know I said i was going to do this Friday but who wants to watch the Lions play? anyways I took some pics, and will post them when all is done. Thanks to all who said it was an afternoon job it is.

MEANlowGREEN · 11-27-2008, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LILRED66

It all depends on:

your skill level
if you have all the correct parts
the tools you have

I have done several power steering conversions on 4-5-6 Chevy trucks and it can be done in a long afternoon. If all goes well, it can be done in 6-8 hours.

Surely, someone will chime in and say they can do it quicker, however I am not trying to win a contest to see who is faster, I just know how long it usually takes me.

I did mine in 19 minutes 17 seconds! Just kidding, LilRed66 is probably pretty close to an average time it would take providing you have the correcct parts, tools and a fair amount of skill. I'd think the average competent DIYer could do it in an afternoon.

ENHANCED AIR RIDE · 11-28-2008, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmedero

ok help the new old truck guy out with a question. Why is your ps pump behind that other item in your engine bay? Every one I have ever seen is on its own bracket off of the belt drive track. Thanks and sorry again for the rookie question.

Juan

Hello Juan
That is a rare generator/power steering unit from the tri 5 chevys. I believe it came on 58 and 9 cars too. The p/s pump and brackets for the 250 "stovebolt's" are like hens teeth to find. I did find a set of brackets for the 250 but decided to use this instead since I found a rebuilt unit fairly inexpensive. Had to custom make the mounts and rebuild the generator. Worked awesome!!!

**slepysal** · 11-28-2008, 10:49 PM

well like always, something came up. I need to replace the pitman arm, but I didnt want to wait to get one from work on monday, so I orderd it from a local parts house.
It will be in at 11 am they told me . So in the mean time I installed the hoses, worked on the steering shaft, and finished installing the box.
I called to see if my pitman arm had come in,nope. The driver left it at the wharehouse, It will be in at 12:30 , so I waited . At 12:30 I get a call "your BALL JOINT is in , yup ball joint..... So now I have to wait till tomorow.
any ways any tips on installing the pitman arm ?

**slepysal** · 11-30-2008, 12:49 AM

all done !! I will post pics soon

**Chevy Fleetside** · 11-30-2008, 11:10 AM

cool....

joe231 · 11-30-2008, 11:14 AM

well....you know what is coming........

**slepysal** · 11-30-2008, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by joe231

well....you know what is coming........

yea yea yea.................

here are the components and new gear
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**slepysal** · 11-30-2008, 10:38 PM

the old gear is out, no problem with the frame......

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the addaptor plate installed
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11-26-2008, 01:34 PM	#1
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	POWER STEERING , how long? I wanted to do my power steering swap this Friday, and wanted to ask those who have done it about how long "should" it take? __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

11-26-2008, 01:52 PM	#2
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: POWER STEERING , how long? It all depends on: your skill level if you have all the correct parts the tools you have I have done several power steering conversions on 4-5-6 Chevy trucks and it can be done in a long afternoon. If all goes well, it can be done in 6-8 hours. Surely, someone will chime in and say they can do it quicker, however I am not trying to win a contest to see who is faster, I just know how long it usually takes me.

11-26-2008, 02:02 PM	#3
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: POWER STEERING , how long? Cool LILRED. I wanted to know if it could be done in a day , and who beter to ask then those who have done it. Im still debating on using my tilt or wating to do it when I re wire thanks __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

11-26-2008, 03:04 PM	#5
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: POWER STEERING , how long? yeah it all depends on what parts you are using. I did our '66 in about the time frame Tony is saying, i used factory p/s steering brackets, had to raise the engine slightly to install them. I had to do some frame welding. found some cracks under the manual box. The truck already had the newer cross member and steering components. I did use the stock column, so I had to cut it down and weld it. oh and it takes a little bit of time to bleed the air out of the system also. it is very do-able in a day __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 11-26-2008 at 03:04 PM.

11-26-2008, 04:55 PM	#6
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: POWER STEERING , how long? Great !! I have the pump already instaled, and the p/s kit from CPP for my year 1960, hoses,belt and gear. I'll post pics thanks again __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

11-26-2008, 07:27 PM	#7
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: POWER STEERING , how long? It goes easily enough; I had my whole front end apart so no idea about the time frame. I thought the hardest thing would be shortening the steering shaft and even that turned out well. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

11-27-2008, 01:22 AM	#8
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11-27-2008, 01:26 AM	#9
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: POWER STEERING , how long? It's taken me a year and a half and I'm not half way done yet. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

11-27-2008, 08:54 AM	#10
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,151	Re: POWER STEERING , how long? Wait a minute...I thought you had P/S already ?? __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

11-27-2008, 04:09 PM	#12
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,151	Re: POWER STEERING , how long? I thought I seen a P/S pump on your sixer at the Alum Rock gettogether last time ?? __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

11-27-2008, 08:48 PM	#13
ENHANCED AIR RIDE Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Largo, Florida Posts: 158	Re: POWER STEERING , how long? I've done a few 60-66s. Just did a 62 with the 250 3 on the tree. That one was a PITA. Definetly doable in a day as stated depending on what all you want to do, ie column etc. Attached Images

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11-27-2008, 09:55 PM	#15
jmedero Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: pensacola fl Posts: 3,073	Re: POWER STEERING , how long? ok help the new old truck guy out with a question. Why is your ps pump behind that other item in your engine bay? Every one I have ever seen is on its own bracket off of the belt drive track. Thanks and sorry again for the rookie question. Juan

11-27-2008, 10:09 PM	#16
jmedero Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: pensacola fl Posts: 3,073	Re: POWER STEERING , how long? ok help the new old truck guy out with a question. Why is your ps pump behind that other item in your engine bay? Every one I have ever seen is on its own bracket off of the belt drive track. Thanks and sorry again for the rookie question. Juan

11-28-2008, 10:49 PM	#20
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: POWER STEERING , how long? well like always, something came up. I need to replace the pitman arm, but I didnt want to wait to get one from work on monday, so I orderd it from a local parts house. It will be in at 11 am they told me . So in the mean time I installed the hoses, worked on the steering shaft, and finished installing the box. I called to see if my pitman arm had come in,nope. The driver left it at the wharehouse, It will be in at 12:30 , so I waited . At 12:30 I get a call "your BALL JOINT is in , yup ball joint..... So now I have to wait till tomorow. any ways any tips on installing the pitman arm ? __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... " Last edited by slepysal; 11-29-2008 at 01:06 PM.



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11-30-2008, 12:49 AM	#21
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: POWER STEERING , how long? all done !! I will post pics soon __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

11-30-2008, 11:10 AM	#22
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joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: POWER STEERING , how long? well....you know what is coming........ __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

11-30-2008, 10:38 PM	#25
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: POWER STEERING , how long? the old gear is out, no problem with the frame...... the addaptor plate installed __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... " Last edited by slepysal; 01-14-2009 at 06:58 PM.

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