1968 chevrolet truck power steering conversion - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72freak · 04-23-2011, 05:52 AM

A 1967 frame is different and requires a spacer plate or homemade spacers (nuts) or a different style set up....68 and up is normally a direct bold on.

You will also need to check your engine block and make sure you have the holes you need to mount the pump.

I have done this conversion 10 times atleast and I have always bought complete set ups from board members, scrap yards, ebay, etc. I have NEVER spent more than $200 for a complete kit with pulleys. The only thing new I buy are the hoses.

DO NOT BUY Orieleys pumps and gear boxes...JUNK!

**oldgold70c10** · 04-23-2011, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 72freak

DO NOT BUY Orieleys pumps and gear boxes...JUNK!

I've had my Orielly's gear box on since '07 without issue

72freak · 04-24-2011, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by oldgold70c10

I've had my Orielly's gear box on since '07 without issue

It is my understanding that Orieleys went through a restructuring period and are now using some different vendors. I use them exclusevley and never had any problems with their parts untill about 2 years ago. YES!!! I have many many many parts that have held up but have had a string of bad ones recently. I have had 3 power steering gear boxes start leaking or stop working properly from different vehicles, LOTS AND LOTS of electrical parts go bad early...heck....last week I got a bad power steering pump, cam shaft possition sensor and another 3 month old Orieleys steering box stop working. I am now stuck because they have my core now so I have to keep going back. They offer $20 back for the inconvenience or to pay the mechanic to cjhange it again if you have a recipt from a shop.

Buy what you want from where you want....This is just my experience with them.

04-23-2011, 05:52 AM	#1
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: 1968 chevrolet truck power steering conversion A 1967 frame is different and requires a spacer plate or homemade spacers (nuts) or a different style set up....68 and up is normally a direct bold on. You will also need to check your engine block and make sure you have the holes you need to mount the pump. I have done this conversion 10 times atleast and I have always bought complete set ups from board members, scrap yards, ebay, etc. I have NEVER spent more than $200 for a complete kit with pulleys. The only thing new I buy are the hoses. DO NOT BUY Orieleys pumps and gear boxes...JUNK! __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!



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