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teeitup · 10-05-2003, 09:16 PM

I found a couple trucks with straight 6's in them with power steering. Whats a power steering set up off a 6 cylinder worth? I have not got these bought, I'm just curious I have not messed with any 6 cylinder stuff. Thanks for the help. Randy

krazy_texan · 10-05-2003, 09:33 PM

i dont have any idea but my shop truck has an I6 and powersteering, i would like to know that myself out of curiosity.

chevy_fatman · 10-05-2003, 09:43 PM

Hey Randy, here's a thread where a set was sold for $100 you should buy those trucks, pull the power steering stuff out, stash it away and in a couple of years they might cost just as much as tow hooks

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=64759

Longhorn Man · 10-05-2003, 11:26 PM

If I can jump on this thread, what is an HEI for a 250 worth, and is it a direct replacement for the 292 also? (as in the 250 and 292 distributors the same?)

chevy_fatman · 10-05-2003, 11:44 PM

Andy, that Hei should fit both 250 and 292 according to this thread here, there's a price for them in there also. Paul.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ght=inline+hei

Longhorn Man · 10-06-2003, 12:04 AM

Sweet, thanks Paul. I think I saw about a dozen of them the other day in a yard. <insert evil grin>

TODDS 72 · 10-06-2003, 07:00 AM

teeitup,if you do buy these plaese put me on your list for one
thanks Todd

*Gee_Emm* · 10-06-2003, 10:14 AM

Put me on the list if they are reasonabley priced. Or at least give me a clue which vehicles are more likely to have them.

oldsub86 · 10-06-2003, 11:57 AM

I need the brackets to mount the power steering pump on a 292. I guess I also need the double groove pulley for the water pump. Not sure, but I think the bracketts may be different than the 250. Did all of the 250's have the integral or combined intake and exhaust? The 292 does not and I think that is the distinction that makes the brackets slightly different. I have the rest of the parts - pump and steering gear box but I took them off of a truck with an 8 and as a result the pump bracket is not the right one.

oldsub86 · 10-06-2003, 12:00 PM

As to the value of HEI for an inline, I bought one from a fellow here this summer for $45 Canadian. He pulled it from a junkyard vehicle and called me as I had advertised on a local BB asking for one. I have yet to try it but it appears to be intact and is complete with the coil etc. I need to buy some plug wires and a new cap etc so I can try it out. Depending on exchange rates, $45 Canadian would equate to about $30 - $35 US.

galoolie · 11-03-2003, 05:06 PM

I have a 6 cyl HEI distributor (no module) for $40.00. Last week, I sold my 6cyl P.S. stuff for $100.00. The Power steering stuff gets snapped up by guys with later model integral head designs, because when these heads fail (often), they are replaced with the older style. Therefore, they need the older style brackets to run their P.S..
Hardrockcorp@Juno.com

jjk3 · 11-03-2003, 08:10 PM

From my understanding, the p/s brackets are kinda hard to come by. You might want to check on the "Parts Wanted" board at www.inliners.org I remember some of the guys talking about it. I don't think the HEI setups are uncommon. A HEI dizzy from a 230, 250, and 292 should all be interchangeable. I think the only difference is the coil in cap version not working well with an A/C setup.

Also, not all 250s had the integral head. It was a smog thing that started in early to mid '70s I believe. From what I've heard they really suck, and are very prone to cracking. Hope this helps some. John.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 11-04-2003, 06:29 AM

The integrated manifolds came in about '75/'76 I think. Earlier heads will bolt up. Brackets from L6s are getting harder to come by lately.

10-05-2003, 09:16 PM	#1
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	Just curious 6 cylinder stuff I found a couple trucks with straight 6's in them with power steering. Whats a power steering set up off a 6 cylinder worth? I have not got these bought, I'm just curious I have not messed with any 6 cylinder stuff. Thanks for the help. Randy __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

10-05-2003, 09:33 PM	#2
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	i dont have any idea but my shop truck has an I6 and powersteering, i would like to know that myself out of curiosity. __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

10-06-2003, 07:00 AM	#7
TODDS 72 Not the nightly winner Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: CHARLEMONT MA.USA Posts: 763	teeitup,if you do buy these plaese put me on your list for one thanks Todd __________________ 72C10SWB BLUE 350/350 86K10LWB BLUE 5.7 700r4 7.5' fisher plow 93S10XCAB4X4 BLUE 4.3 4L60e 69gmc c10 v8 3 on the tree yellow 72k10 swb 350 3 on the tree green 86k15 swb5.0L 4spd brown

10-06-2003, 11:57 AM	#9
oldsub86 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 695	I need the brackets to mount the power steering pump on a 292. I guess I also need the double groove pulley for the water pump. Not sure, but I think the bracketts may be different than the 250. Did all of the 250's have the integral or combined intake and exhaust? The 292 does not and I think that is the distinction that makes the brackets slightly different. I have the rest of the parts - pump and steering gear box but I took them off of a truck with an 8 and as a result the pump bracket is not the right one. __________________ 1968 Chevy - 292 with a powerglide

10-06-2003, 12:00 PM	#10
oldsub86 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 695	As to the value of HEI for an inline, I bought one from a fellow here this summer for $45 Canadian. He pulled it from a junkyard vehicle and called me as I had advertised on a local BB asking for one. I have yet to try it but it appears to be intact and is complete with the coil etc. I need to buy some plug wires and a new cap etc so I can try it out. Depending on exchange rates, $45 Canadian would equate to about $30 - $35 US. __________________ 1968 Chevy - 292 with a powerglide

10-05-2003, 09:43 PM	#3
chevy_fatman Where's my beer? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I live in the state of denial.... Posts: 5,620	Hey Randy, here's a thread where a set was sold for $100 you should buy those trucks, pull the power steering stuff out, stash it away and in a couple of years they might cost just as much as tow hooks http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=64759

10-05-2003, 11:26 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	If I can jump on this thread, what is an HEI for a 250 worth, and is it a direct replacement for the 292 also? (as in the 250 and 292 distributors the same?)

10-05-2003, 11:44 PM	#5
chevy_fatman Where's my beer? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I live in the state of denial.... Posts: 5,620	Andy, that Hei should fit both 250 and 292 according to this thread here, there's a price for them in there also. Paul. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ght=inline+hei

10-06-2003, 12:04 AM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Sweet, thanks Paul. I think I saw about a dozen of them the other day in a yard. <insert evil grin>

10-06-2003, 10:14 AM	#8
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	Put me on the list if they are reasonabley priced. Or at least give me a clue which vehicles are more likely to have them.

11-03-2003, 05:06 PM	#11
galoolie Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Bend, Oregon Posts: 127	I have a 6 cyl HEI distributor (no module) for $40.00. Last week, I sold my 6cyl P.S. stuff for $100.00. The Power steering stuff gets snapped up by guys with later model integral head designs, because when these heads fail (often), they are replaced with the older style. Therefore, they need the older style brackets to run their P.S.. Hardrockcorp@Juno.com __________________ Galoolie

11-03-2003, 08:10 PM	#12
jjk3 It's just a check engine lamp. Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 311	From my understanding, the p/s brackets are kinda hard to come by. You might want to check on the "Parts Wanted" board at www.inliners.org I remember some of the guys talking about it. I don't think the HEI setups are uncommon. A HEI dizzy from a 230, 250, and 292 should all be interchangeable. I think the only difference is the coil in cap version not working well with an A/C setup. Also, not all 250s had the integral head. It was a smog thing that started in early to mid '70s I believe. From what I've heard they really suck, and are very prone to cracking. Hope this helps some. John. __________________ Active Inliner---bigchevy66 68 SWB Stepside 250 L6/3 on the floor/ Hedman headers, HEI, MSD 6A box, K&N filter, Offy intake and Edelbrock 600cfm 4 barrel Soon to have: WC T-5 five speed 66 SWB Stepside-undergoing restoration

11-04-2003, 06:29 AM	#13
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,517	The integrated manifolds came in about '75/'76 I think. Earlier heads will bolt up. Brackets from L6s are getting harder to come by lately. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.



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