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motorcritter · 01-17-2013, 05:41 PM

I got my '80 C20 over to my garage area. Looking over the power steering items, I ran across a diaphragm looking item, plumbed into the hose. My Genuine Chevrolet Service Manual (found it behind the seat! With a factory electrical diagram manual! Oh, boy!) shows all sorts of hose, pump and steering box configurations, but nowhere is this item. So, what is it (I think it's probably some sort of buffer or pressure regulator) and is it critical, can I ditch it and not worry? It seems to take up some space that it probably doesn't need to.
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Andy4639 · 01-17-2013, 05:53 PM

I have never seen that before. I would guess maybe a expansion area for the hot fluid maybe! I wouldn't think it would get that bad though.
Then again I have a power steering cooler on my 71 truck.
The only reason I have it is my dad had it brand new and gave it to me.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 01-17-2013, 06:47 PM

Not stock and not needed. WES

motorcritter · 01-17-2013, 06:57 PM

Thanks, Classic Heartbeat. I didn't think it was OE or necessary. I've seen dampers on some import systems, but this didn't seem exactly kosher.

Well, onward, into the fog! The '70 C10 project ensues.
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01-17-2013, 05:41 PM	#1
motorcritter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 350	power steering component- what is it? I got my '80 C20 over to my garage area. Looking over the power steering items, I ran across a diaphragm looking item, plumbed into the hose. My Genuine Chevrolet Service Manual (found it behind the seat! With a factory electrical diagram manual! Oh, boy!) shows all sorts of hose, pump and steering box configurations, but nowhere is this item. So, what is it (I think it's probably some sort of buffer or pressure regulator) and is it critical, can I ditch it and not worry? It seems to take up some space that it probably doesn't need to. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ If 'that which does not kill me, makes me stronger', then I should be Superman by now!

01-17-2013, 05:53 PM	#2
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: power steering component- what is it? I have never seen that before. I would guess maybe a expansion area for the hot fluid maybe! I wouldn't think it would get that bad though. Then again I have a power steering cooler on my 71 truck. The only reason I have it is my dad had it brand new and gave it to me. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

01-17-2013, 06:47 PM	#3
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: power steering component- what is it? Not stock and not needed. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

01-17-2013, 06:57 PM	#4
motorcritter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 350	Re: power steering component- what is it? Thanks, Classic Heartbeat. I didn't think it was OE or necessary. I've seen dampers on some import systems, but this didn't seem exactly kosher. Well, onward, into the fog! The '70 C10 project ensues. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ If 'that which does not kill me, makes me stronger', then I should be Superman by now!



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