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jackyl9999 · 07-02-2007, 11:20 PM

Hey everyone. I recently bought a serpentine belt setup off a 88 s-10 with a 4.3. It came with the power steering pump. I dont have any pics of it. But I was wondering if it would work on my 70 model gmc? I know I would have to put some fittings on it.

Thanks for any feedback

streetstar · 07-02-2007, 11:37 PM

I have a similar question so i figured i'd post it here too ---- the girlfriend destroyed my 88 S-10 DD with a 2.8 V-6 (not the 4.3)--- would any of the serpentine parts or other accessories work on a V-8?

And would the overdrive transmission in this truck work with a mild V8?

krue · 07-03-2007, 12:02 AM

Streetstar you're out of luck, they're not the same front or back.
Jackyl you should be able to use it. Check with Palf70step on the fitting issue, he had an easy fix, but I don't remember what it was.

brak · 07-03-2007, 12:08 AM

most likely the issue will be that the new pump will have metric threads, whereas the old pressure hose will have standard threads. You can get an adapter.

krue · 07-03-2007, 12:12 AM

What I did was cut the high pressure line at the metal tubing and used a compression type union to join the line from the trucks steering head to the pump line.

jackyl9999 · 07-03-2007, 09:52 AM

Allright I'll give it a try. thanks everyone!

07-02-2007, 11:20 PM	#1
jackyl9999 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Paragould, Ar Posts: 571	Power steering question Hey everyone. I recently bought a serpentine belt setup off a 88 s-10 with a 4.3. It came with the power steering pump. I dont have any pics of it. But I was wondering if it would work on my 70 model gmc? I know I would have to put some fittings on it. Thanks for any feedback __________________ 1970 Gmc Grande Sierra Swb 2wd LSX (LQ4/4L80e) 1990 K1500 Daily

07-02-2007, 11:37 PM	#2
streetstar Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 2,396	Re: Power steering question I have a similar question so i figured i'd post it here too ---- the girlfriend destroyed my 88 S-10 DD with a 2.8 V-6 (not the 4.3)--- would any of the serpentine parts or other accessories work on a V-8? And would the overdrive transmission in this truck work with a mild V8?

07-03-2007, 12:02 AM	#3
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Power steering question Streetstar you're out of luck, they're not the same front or back. Jackyl you should be able to use it. Check with Palf70step on the fitting issue, he had an easy fix, but I don't remember what it was. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

07-03-2007, 12:08 AM	#4
brak Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MinneSNOWta Posts: 1,381	Re: Power steering question most likely the issue will be that the new pump will have metric threads, whereas the old pressure hose will have standard threads. You can get an adapter. __________________ 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 WT 1995 Nissan Hardbody 2016 Hyundai Veloster Turbo DC2 (SW/AW) Clyde W. Harvey USN "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery" Winston Churchill

07-03-2007, 12:12 AM	#5
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Power steering question What I did was cut the high pressure line at the metal tubing and used a compression type union to join the line from the trucks steering head to the pump line. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

07-03-2007, 09:52 AM	#6
jackyl9999 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Paragould, Ar Posts: 571	Re: Power steering question Allright I'll give it a try. thanks everyone! __________________ 1970 Gmc Grande Sierra Swb 2wd LSX (LQ4/4L80e) 1990 K1500 Daily



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