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vannatta20 · 06-20-2012, 03:37 PM

I have a 68 with manual steering and installed a 74 power gear box. Seems like the center of the box is hitting the frame and and the rear two bolt mounts have a 1/4 gap between the box and the frame because of this. Is this normal? Should I space the box out with washers to clear the frame?

**NC67Chev** · 06-20-2012, 05:51 PM

It sounds like you might have a frame without a dimple. This thread might help:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456086

You might want to post a pic of the frame, so we can make sure though.

68gmsee · 06-20-2012, 06:58 PM

Mine has a slight indentation but not enough so I used washer as spacers on my 68 GMC. Some people say that this will cause the gearbox to leak but mine seems to be okay. If it does start to leak, it's easy enough to replace the seal.

If yours has the early or a 67 frame that is completely straight, you will have to probably do what others have done and either notch it or use a torch to beat the metal in so it will clear.

vectorit · 06-20-2012, 08:59 PM

Don't do anything to the frame!
Just hit up Captainfab for an adapter.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375640

vannatta20 · 06-20-2012, 10:55 PM

Whats the difference between using a few washers and the captain fab bracket? the bracket is just a spacer.

68gmsee · 06-21-2012, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vannatta20

Whats the difference between using a few washers and the captain fab bracket? the bracket is just a spacer.

Here's a couple of pics of what mine looks like with the washers. Notice the slight indentation of the frame. If yours is completely straight you would have to use more washers therefore less stability. The bracket would look more professional and be more stable.

06-20-2012, 03:37 PM	#1
vannatta20 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 291	68 power steering box upgrade issue I have a 68 with manual steering and installed a 74 power gear box. Seems like the center of the box is hitting the frame and and the rear two bolt mounts have a 1/4 gap between the box and the frame because of this. Is this normal? Should I space the box out with washers to clear the frame?

06-20-2012, 05:51 PM	#2
NC67Chev Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 698	Re: 68 power steering box upgrade issue It sounds like you might have a frame without a dimple. This thread might help: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456086 You might want to post a pic of the frame, so we can make sure though. __________________ 1967 Chevy C-10, 250 L6, Powerglide, 3.73, SWB, Fleetside Upgrades: Power steering, Offset air cleaner, Rear Sport bumper, 3 point safety belts, HEI, -1/-2 springs, 16x5 wheels, McGaughy's disc brake conversion, Sway bar

06-20-2012, 06:58 PM	#3
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: 68 power steering box upgrade issue Mine has a slight indentation but not enough so I used washer as spacers on my 68 GMC. Some people say that this will cause the gearbox to leak but mine seems to be okay. If it does start to leak, it's easy enough to replace the seal. If yours has the early or a 67 frame that is completely straight, you will have to probably do what others have done and either notch it or use a torch to beat the metal in so it will clear.

06-20-2012, 08:59 PM	#4
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: 68 power steering box upgrade issue Don't do anything to the frame! Just hit up Captainfab for an adapter. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375640 __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

06-20-2012, 10:55 PM	#5
vannatta20 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 291	Re: 68 power steering box upgrade issue Whats the difference between using a few washers and the captain fab bracket? the bracket is just a spacer.



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