Power Steering: Please Help! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

hobsiscool · 01-24-2010, 07:47 PM

Ok i have a 81 inline, removed the integral head and replaced w/ a 67 non-integral head...I want to retain my power steering...which bracket do I need? Someone with pictures please post...Do I need to bracket AND pulley? Any pictures of the correct setup is much appreciated.

Also, on a side note, I got me a used Offy intake...it has 2 ports on the right side...what are these for? Possibly a PCV vent? It appears that some folks have theirs blocked off, but mine have two open ports...I wouldn't think vacuum, but I'm not sure...any help on either or both of these issues would be great.

Thanks!

Lance

hobsiscool · 01-24-2010, 08:18 PM

Any takers?

Brad · 01-25-2010, 02:43 AM

The ports are vacuum ports and most just block them off. I preferred to run my db booster to the port at the front of the carb.

For the brackets and pully, you'll need all that. Not sure if these pics will help, but there you go...

hobsiscool · 01-25-2010, 09:07 AM

Thanks...I pulled the bracket that was holding on the alternator on the 67, but it looks like I need to go back and get that pulley and maybe another bracket? There were a few inlines last time I went, I'll have to go look at them again...but again, thanks for the help.

Brad · 01-25-2010, 04:27 PM

A word of advice- if the engines are 73ish and older get all the brackets and pulleys you can off those 6's. They're like hens teeth- very collectible and hard to find. Let me know what you get as I'm looking for a particular bracket to complete a set I have.

PanelDeland · 01-25-2010, 06:25 PM

Brad's right, they are getting harder to find.It's also amazing how many people forget the pulleys when they take a set off.I know I forgot them.It's a major pain to scrounge up the right ones also.

01-24-2010, 07:47 PM	#1
hobsiscool Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 123	Power Steering: Please Help! Ok i have a 81 inline, removed the integral head and replaced w/ a 67 non-integral head...I want to retain my power steering...which bracket do I need? Someone with pictures please post...Do I need to bracket AND pulley? Any pictures of the correct setup is much appreciated. Also, on a side note, I got me a used Offy intake...it has 2 ports on the right side...what are these for? Possibly a PCV vent? It appears that some folks have theirs blocked off, but mine have two open ports...I wouldn't think vacuum, but I'm not sure...any help on either or both of these issues would be great. Thanks! Lance

01-24-2010, 08:18 PM	#2
hobsiscool Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 123	Re: Power Steering: Please Help! Any takers?

01-25-2010, 02:43 AM	#3
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Re: Power Steering: Please Help! The ports are vacuum ports and most just block them off. I preferred to run my db booster to the port at the front of the carb. For the brackets and pully, you'll need all that. Not sure if these pics will help, but there you go... Attached Images __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten... Last edited by Brad; 01-25-2010 at 02:49 AM.

01-25-2010, 09:07 AM	#4
hobsiscool Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 123	Re: Power Steering: Please Help! Thanks...I pulled the bracket that was holding on the alternator on the 67, but it looks like I need to go back and get that pulley and maybe another bracket? There were a few inlines last time I went, I'll have to go look at them again...but again, thanks for the help.

01-25-2010, 04:27 PM	#5
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Re: Power Steering: Please Help! A word of advice- if the engines are 73ish and older get all the brackets and pulleys you can off those 6's. They're like hens teeth- very collectible and hard to find. Let me know what you get as I'm looking for a particular bracket to complete a set I have. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

01-25-2010, 06:25 PM	#6
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Power Steering: Please Help! Brad's right, they are getting harder to find.It's also amazing how many people forget the pulleys when they take a set off.I know I forgot them.It's a major pain to scrounge up the right ones also. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"



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