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hot!rod · 02-09-2005, 05:27 PM

BINGO!
Same old gearbox.
Same old hose.
Same old fitting, check valve or whatever.
Newer pump.

Worked like a champ for me. Like I said before, these are just a few things that I wish I would've known when I started the serp. project. It would've saved some trips to the junkyard.

Later,
Brad

p.s. If anyone knows anything about trannys (I don't), please check the "engine & drivetrain" board. I've got a prob with a TH-350 I need solved ASAP.

Bob Moore · 02-09-2005, 09:32 PM

Sachmo - I don't think you can use the Z28 box on the truck. Trucks mount on the outside of the frame and Camaro/Firebird mount on the inside. The bolts are on the wrong side of the casting I believe. If somebody knows differently let me know as I would like a quicker box.

Thanks - Bob

*bisquik65* · 02-09-2005, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Moore

Sachmo - I don't think you can use the Z28 box on the truck. Trucks mount on the outside of the frame and Camaro/Firebird mount on the inside. The bolts are on the wrong side of the casting I believe. If somebody knows differently let me know as I would like a quicker box.

Thanks - Bob

You need a power steering box off a 71 or 72 3/4 ton 2wd truck... With the 16.5 tires,the box is a quick ratio...I have one on my 70 2wd blazer and its almost to easy to drive...Lowered and that box... Makes a huge difference....

Dean23 · 02-10-2005, 10:24 PM

Putter. I found a part number for that bracket with idler. but being the idiot I am I left it at work. By chance a early 90's s truck came in today with that
idler bracket on it. I hope to remember the number for you tomorrow

72402 · 02-11-2005, 12:04 AM

If you have both styles of power steering hose, you can change either end by cutting the metal end in a straight section and put the two together with a steel (not brass) compression fitting, or union. The steel fittings are rated for high pressure, the brass ones are made for copper tubing. You can also run an A/C compressor without it being functional as only the pulley turns until the clutch is engaged. Frank

Dean23 · 02-12-2005, 03:04 PM

hey I got the part number for that a/c idler bracket
Its a GM numebr.....10118713

hope that helps you out

Dean

saxmo · 02-13-2005, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TEXAS 68

BTW this is the set up on my 98 vortec I'm using

Hey man,

that is a kewl setup. I need the info on the guy that fabs the gas tanks, if you still have it. PM me the number. Thanks

02-09-2005, 05:27 PM	#26
hot!rod Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northeast TX Posts: 58	BINGO! Same old gearbox. Same old hose. Same old fitting, check valve or whatever. Newer pump. Worked like a champ for me. Like I said before, these are just a few things that I wish I would've known when I started the serp. project. It would've saved some trips to the junkyard. Later, Brad p.s. If anyone knows anything about trannys (I don't), please check the "engine & drivetrain" board. I've got a prob with a TH-350 I need solved ASAP. __________________ Why do we drive on a parkway and park on a driveway?

02-09-2005, 09:32 PM	#27
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Z28 Steering Box Sachmo - I don't think you can use the Z28 box on the truck. Trucks mount on the outside of the frame and Camaro/Firebird mount on the inside. The bolts are on the wrong side of the casting I believe. If somebody knows differently let me know as I would like a quicker box. Thanks - Bob __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

02-10-2005, 10:24 PM	#29
Dean23 68cst_ss490 Join Date: May 2001 Location: edmonton,canada Posts: 1,363	Putter. I found a part number for that bracket with idler. but being the idiot I am I left it at work. By chance a early 90's s truck came in today with that idler bracket on it. I hope to remember the number for you tomorrow __________________ Dean edmonton,canada a winter wonderland 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche LT cold air intake, performance exhaust, Comp cams cam, jba shorty ceramic headers. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3090973

02-12-2005, 03:04 PM	#31
Dean23 68cst_ss490 Join Date: May 2001 Location: edmonton,canada Posts: 1,363	hey I got the part number for that a/c idler bracket Its a GM numebr.....10118713 hope that helps you out Dean __________________ Dean edmonton,canada a winter wonderland 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche LT cold air intake, performance exhaust, Comp cams cam, jba shorty ceramic headers. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3090973

02-11-2005, 12:04 AM	#30
72402 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cameron, Oklahoma Posts: 199	If you have both styles of power steering hose, you can change either end by cutting the metal end in a straight section and put the two together with a steel (not brass) compression fitting, or union. The steel fittings are rated for high pressure, the brass ones are made for copper tubing. You can also run an A/C compressor without it being functional as only the pulley turns until the clutch is engaged. Frank



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