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Prathbun · 02-22-2008, 05:59 AM

I would like to add power steering to my 67 C20 and I need to know what style of pump and bracket to use. This is the one I have and it won't fit. Could some one please comment on what I have and what I'll need for my application. The pictures are of what I have and where I'm trying to mount it. My motor is a 283. Also, If anyone has what I need, please let me know.

Thanks!!

dan42 · 02-22-2008, 06:10 AM

lots of threads on this one - do a search, you'll find lots of info. Doing it myself right now.

Wrenchbender Ret · 02-22-2008, 06:13 AM

The one shown works with a long water pump. You need the brackets & pulleys to go with the short water pump. Often you can find them on mid to late 60,s cars at the salvage lots.

Prathbun · 02-22-2008, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dan42

lots of threads on this one - do a search, you'll find lots of info. Doing it myself right now.

OK,

I've searched for about 2 hrs and really haven't found the answers to my questions. Does someone have a picture (to post) of the correct set up I would need? From my search results, this seems like a popular topic with no real definitive answers. It seems that (duh) long water pump brackets are different from short water pump brackets and brackets from '73 on are different. I have also found that there are 3 different pump measurements (measurements from the pump back to the pulley groove). I think I know which type I need but if I can find the right one on my next purchase (instead of the long water pump set up that I bought by mistake), I could stop pulling my hair out.

Thanks!!!!

shifty · 02-22-2008, 12:44 PM

You sure you got a 283? i think the 250 and 292 were standard in your truck.

shifty · 02-22-2008, 12:45 PM

ps- you shoulda searched for power steering inline

this thread turned up: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...teering+inline

and there were some other ones in there too.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 02-22-2008, 05:47 PM

Here is an illustration of the brackets that are used on the small block V-8's. I will try to get a pic of the pump.

Jim

shifty · 02-23-2008, 12:44 AM

oh damn, that's a V8, sorry. I read 283 as 238 and thought you were referring to a 235

(damn, i'm getting old

)

JimKshortstep4x4 · 02-23-2008, 07:53 AM

Here is a picture of a sbc power steering pump with short water pump.

Sometimes pulleys don't match up so check the alignments on the pumps as there are different pulleys on the pumps.

Jim

02-22-2008, 05:59 AM	#1
Prathbun Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Poplar Bluff, MO 63901 Posts: 293	Power Steering Info Please I would like to add power steering to my 67 C20 and I need to know what style of pump and bracket to use. This is the one I have and it won't fit. Could some one please comment on what I have and what I'll need for my application. The pictures are of what I have and where I'm trying to mount it. My motor is a 283. Also, If anyone has what I need, please let me know. Thanks!! Attached Images __________________ It's Not Rust, It's Patina!! 1967 C 20 Large Window, 700R4, 283, Tilt, PS, PB.....A Rusty But Trusty Gas Hog 2008 Silverado LTZ 1500 4x4

02-22-2008, 06:10 AM	#2
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Power Steering Info Please lots of threads on this one - do a search, you'll find lots of info. Doing it myself right now. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

02-22-2008, 06:13 AM	#3
Wrenchbender Ret Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Overland Park, Ks. Posts: 5,229	Re: Power Steering Info Please The one shown works with a long water pump. You need the brackets & pulleys to go with the short water pump. Often you can find them on mid to late 60,s cars at the salvage lots.

02-22-2008, 12:44 PM	#5
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Re: Power Steering Info Please You sure you got a 283? i think the 250 and 292 were standard in your truck. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

02-22-2008, 12:45 PM	#6
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Re: Power Steering Info Please ps- you shoulda searched for power steering inline this thread turned up: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...teering+inline and there were some other ones in there too. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

02-22-2008, 05:47 PM	#7
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Power Steering Info Please Here is an illustration of the brackets that are used on the small block V-8's. I will try to get a pic of the pump. Jim Attached Images __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

02-23-2008, 12:44 AM	#8
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Re: Power Steering Info Please oh damn, that's a V8, sorry. I read 283 as 238 and thought you were referring to a 235 (damn, i'm getting old ) __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

02-23-2008, 07:53 AM	#9
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Power Steering Info Please Here is a picture of a sbc power steering pump with short water pump. Sometimes pulleys don't match up so check the alignments on the pumps as there are different pulleys on the pumps. Jim Attached Images __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC



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