1966 6yl Power Steering conversion help - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Lugnutz65 · 02-26-2017, 10:28 PM

VIDEO after I added a few shims to line up the belts. Not bad at all!

pimpston65 · 02-26-2017, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Lugnutz65

VIDEO after I added a few shims to line up the belts. Not bad at all!

very nice

**slepysal** · 02-26-2017, 11:42 PM

nice video ! Where did you have to shim?

Lugnutz65 · 02-27-2017, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by slepysal

nice video ! Where did you have to shim?

I used 2 thin washers to move the alternator double pulley about 1/8" closer to the front. I also moved the PS pulley forward with a washer.

Overall, it looks pretty straight now. Can't wait to see how it drives.

Lugnutz65 · 03-11-2017, 02:41 PM

UPDATE

Just to be clear, the PS high pressure hose I used has SAE fittings on both ends. If you have a PS gear box with metric fittings, then maybe an adapter fitting can help you convert the PS box end. I don't know.

Apparently the high pressure PS hose I listed in post #9 above is very hard to find through NAPA.
The good news is that I'm able to find that hose from other vendors like Rock Auto. Gotta LOVE Rock Auto!!!!

Autozone has the high pressure hose - part 71307 (also comes up if you search 71143)
OReillys has it as part 71307.

I'm sure others have it if you check the part numbers I've listed here.

Here is a cross reference with other Chevy vehicles - see below.

Rock Auto lists the same hose I bought from NAPA.
Rock Auto lists alternate part numbers 36213, 71143, 762, and 821.
Rock Auto also lists that hose for the following vehicles.
CHEVROLET BEL AIR 1965
CHEVROLET BISCAYNE 1965
CHEVROLET CHEVELLE 1966
CHEVROLET IMPALA 1965
CHEVROLET MALIBU 1966
GMC C7000 1980

02-26-2017, 10:28 PM	#1
Lugnutz65 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 1,927	Re: 1966 6yl Power Steering conversion help VIDEO after I added a few shims to line up the belts. Not bad at all! __________________ My 65 C10 build: www.lugnutz65chevystepside.weebly.com Want to know more about T5 transmissions? My website has a T5 Info Page and a Step by Step T5 rebuild.

02-26-2017, 11:42 PM	#3
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: 1966 6yl Power Steering conversion help nice video ! Where did you have to shim? __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

03-11-2017, 02:41 PM	#5
Lugnutz65 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 1,927	Re: 1966 6yl Power Steering conversion help UPDATE Just to be clear, the PS high pressure hose I used has SAE fittings on both ends. If you have a PS gear box with metric fittings, then maybe an adapter fitting can help you convert the PS box end. I don't know. Apparently the high pressure PS hose I listed in post #9 above is very hard to find through NAPA. The good news is that I'm able to find that hose from other vendors like Rock Auto. Gotta LOVE Rock Auto!!!! Autozone has the high pressure hose - part 71307 (also comes up if you search 71143) OReillys has it as part 71307. I'm sure others have it if you check the part numbers I've listed here. Here is a cross reference with other Chevy vehicles - see below. Rock Auto lists the same hose I bought from NAPA. Rock Auto lists alternate part numbers 36213, 71143, 762, and 821. Rock Auto also lists that hose for the following vehicles. CHEVROLET BEL AIR 1965 CHEVROLET BISCAYNE 1965 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE 1966 CHEVROLET IMPALA 1965 CHEVROLET MALIBU 1966 GMC C7000 1980 Attached Images __________________ My 65 C10 build: www.lugnutz65chevystepside.weebly.com Want to know more about T5 transmissions? My website has a T5 Info Page and a Step by Step T5 rebuild.



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