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11-23-2008, 11:43 PM
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Location: Sarasota, Fl.
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Power steering lines
I saw a thread on this somewhere but can't seem to find it. I've got a steering box and pump off a '83-'84 truck and the lines are hitting the fender wells. What is everyone doing about there's? I guess i've got the newer style pump and lines and don't want to buy another pump and box, so can I bend these lines or is there a different way to do this. I could cut the fender well, but don't really want to. If i turn them towards the front of the truck, I don't think there is enough rubber hose to reach to the pump. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks - Security guy.
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11-23-2008, 11:46 PM
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Re: Power steering lines
I think you need to trim the inner fender. I'm sure someone will chime in. It also looks like your pump pulley is real close to the frame. does it look like that with the belt on?
s/t
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1971 GMC Sierra Grande, 1/2 ton short wide, original 4 bolt 010 020 block & heads. (matching #'s). 383 stroker, SMI q jet 750 cfm, Lunati Voodoo 60102 cam, Scorpion roller rockers, Spin Tech pro street mufflers with X pipe. 
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11-23-2008, 11:52 PM
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Re: Power steering lines
The belt in the pic is the wrong belt, but yea its pretty close to the frame. The return line fitting hits the frame if I adjust the pump out to tighten the belt though. I think I may be able to bend the fitting a little to give some more room for it. Other than that, I think it will be ok with the motor twisting a little under power.
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11-23-2008, 11:55 PM
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Re: Power steering lines
Is that a long water pump setup with the brackets from a 83-84 truck?
s/t
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1971 GMC Sierra Grande, 1/2 ton short wide, original 4 bolt 010 020 block & heads. (matching #'s). 383 stroker, SMI q jet 750 cfm, Lunati Voodoo 60102 cam, Scorpion roller rockers, Spin Tech pro street mufflers with X pipe.
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11-24-2008, 12:04 AM
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Re: Power steering lines
Its a pump from a '83 truck but the bracket is aftermarket from alan grove components. I put a long water pump on it and the steering bracket is for a long pump also. Its a universal type bracket for street rods. Nice bracket, but yea, a little low for these trucks. Its a 402 by the way. Any ideas?
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12-24-2008, 12:09 AM
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Re: Power steering lines
This is what I did with my power steering lines, went right thru the frame rail...
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Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild |
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