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allengator · 02-10-2016, 05:26 PM

For my 1980 C10...

I have a GM stock style serpentine kit from SUMMIT....
I also have LEAKY stock power steering gear box...

Since I need a new gear box anyway, should I get something different to avoid having to use adapters etc on the power steering pressure line???

Recommendations for gear box and/or hoses?

I have heard people say "just remove the NEW hose connector from the new pump and use the old one..." but it doesn't appear removable???

**hatzie** · 02-10-2016, 06:25 PM

The power steering pump reservoir and pump are separate components.
Download the power steering service training textbook from the 73-87 manuals link in my signature.

nvrenuf · 02-10-2016, 08:18 PM

Steering gear box on the frame or power steering pump on the motor?

notallthere · 02-10-2016, 08:57 PM

I did this conversion from the junk yard and just used my stock power steering pump (79) with a newer style of pulley.

**hatzie** · 02-10-2016, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nvrenuf

Steering gear box on the frame or power steering pump on the motor?

He was asking about changing the fitting on the pump so that's what I answered.

You could do it either way. The power steering pump fitting is cheaper to replace than the gearbox.

Since the gearbox is spent... I would get a 1980 gearbox that has fittings that match the hose for the 1980 pump... then you can just use the 1980 pressure hose.

The return hoses are real easy... just get SAE J2076 hose and some properly sized self compensating constant tension band clamps.

franken · 02-10-2016, 09:40 PM

With all the capital letters, gibberish, and multiple punctuation marks, I don't know what anyone's trying to say or ask.
For late/early hose mingling, you can get adaptors, or swap the pressure fitting at the pump.
For a leaky pump, the iron ones are the same. A $10 kit and all is well.
For a leaky box, rebuild howtos are as distant as google.

allengator · 02-10-2016, 11:32 PM

Thanks guys...

SCOTI · 02-11-2016, 01:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by franken

With all the capital letters, gibberish, and multiple punctuation marks, I don't know what anyone's trying to say or ask.

Seemed easy to read to me.

02-10-2016, 05:26 PM	#1
allengator Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Burleson, Texas Posts: 596	serpentine conversion - power steering gear box replacement For my 1980 C10... I have a GM stock style serpentine kit from SUMMIT.... I also have LEAKY stock power steering gear box... Since I need a new gear box anyway, should I get something different to avoid having to use adapters etc on the power steering pressure line??? Recommendations for gear box and/or hoses? I have heard people say "just remove the NEW hose connector from the new pump and use the old one..." but it doesn't appear removable??? __________________ Allengator Outta the Blue (my band - available for hire in the DFW area!) 1980 Chevy SWB Pickup (build thread) 1951 Chevy Sedan Delivery 2004 Chevy Tahoe Z71 2011 Harley Davidson Street Glide 2018 Silverado Z71 Crew Cab

02-10-2016, 06:25 PM	#2
hatzie Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wentworth, NH Posts: 4,975	Re: serpentine conversion - power steering gear box replacement The power steering pump reservoir and pump are separate components. Download the power steering service training textbook from the 73-87 manuals link in my signature. __________________ 1959 M35A2 LDT465-1D SOLD 1967 Dodge W200 B383, NP420/NP201 SOLD 1969 Dodge Polara 500 B383, A833 SOLD 1972 Ford F250 FE390, NP435/NP205 SOLD 1976 Chevy K20, 6.5L, NV4500/NP208 SOLD 1986 M1008 CUCV SOLD 2000 GMC C2500, TD6.5L, NV4500 2005 Chevy Silverado LS 2500HD 6.0L 4L80E/NP263 2009 Impala SS LS4 V8 RTFM... GM Parts Books, GM Schematics, GM service manuals, and GM training materials... 1973-1991 GM Light Truck Service, Unit/Overhaul, Wiring Manuals, Parts Books and Some 1968-1999 GM Service Training textbooks in PDF 1988-1998 GMT400 CK service manual project 1988-1993 GMT400 CK parts books. 1967-1972 GM Light, Medium, & Heavy Truck Service Manuals in PDF Please include at least the year and model in your threads. It'll be easier to answer your questions. And please let us know if and how your repairs were successful.

02-10-2016, 08:18 PM	#3
nvrenuf Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Mobile, Al Posts: 92	Re: serpentine conversion - power steering gear box replacement Steering gear box on the frame or power steering pump on the motor? __________________ John '91 Blazer, full top, bbc, 4spd, Doubler, 1 tons, 40's

02-10-2016, 08:57 PM	#4
notallthere Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: sarnia ontario canada Posts: 211	Re: serpentine conversion - power steering gear box replacement I did this conversion from the junk yard and just used my stock power steering pump (79) with a newer style of pulley.

02-10-2016, 09:40 PM	#6
franken Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Somewhere Posts: 3,100	Re: serpentine conversion - power steering gear box replacement With all the capital letters, gibberish, and multiple punctuation marks, I don't know what anyone's trying to say or ask. For late/early hose mingling, you can get adaptors, or swap the pressure fitting at the pump. For a leaky pump, the iron ones are the same. A $10 kit and all is well. For a leaky box, rebuild howtos are as distant as google.

02-10-2016, 11:32 PM	#7
allengator Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Burleson, Texas Posts: 596	Re: serpentine conversion - power steering gear box replacement Thanks guys... __________________ Allengator Outta the Blue (my band - available for hire in the DFW area!) 1980 Chevy SWB Pickup (build thread) 1951 Chevy Sedan Delivery 2004 Chevy Tahoe Z71 2011 Harley Davidson Street Glide 2018 Silverado Z71 Crew Cab



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