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*FormerMember* · 08-10-2004, 03:47 PM

What all is needed for a 72 C30 with manual steering?

I have the box and pitman arm from a 76 C30

Tx Firefighter · 08-10-2004, 04:54 PM

get you a power steering pump with pulley and brackets, the two hoses, and a belt.

*FormerMember* · 08-10-2004, 04:59 PM

Cool, got those on the 488 going into the truck...

How about steering linkages? Will they bolt on?

I see the catalogs call for a different adjusting sleeve for PS?

Tx Firefighter · 08-10-2004, 05:06 PM

No linkage issues at all. The only difference is the pitman arm, which you already have the p/s one, so you're set.

*FormerMember* · 08-10-2004, 05:07 PM

Great. Easier than my Blazer was...

stickshift_or_walk · 08-10-2004, 08:49 PM

So when I'm hunting this weekend, what years should I look to get the steering box and pitman arm from? I guess the newer the better, but where's the cutoff year?

Guess I should look for the fitting for the rear of the pump, too, so I can screw it into my serpentine-setup PS pump, like Tx Firefighter recommends, so I won't need custom hoses.

Thanks...SSOW

69 Short Fleet · 08-10-2004, 08:53 PM

Don't forget a double groove crank pulley.

stickshift_or_walk · 08-10-2004, 08:59 PM

Oh yeah, and what tools to take to get the pitman arm loose from the ... what is it ... drag link?

SSOW...showing my ignorance

flatblackclassic · 08-10-2004, 09:40 PM

You need a pickle fork and a BFH (Big Freakin hammer) I have a pickle fork that goes in an air hammer and makes the job real easy.

*FormerMember* · 08-11-2004, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flatblackclassic

You need a pickle fork and a BFH (Big Freakin hammer) I have a pickle fork that goes in an air hammer and makes the job real easy.

Or a 2-3 jaw puller that requires no hammer to slam into steering components...

stickshift_or_walk · 08-11-2004, 11:57 AM

That sounds better. I may go ahead and buy a puller. Lots of times it would be handy.

So what about the below question, which years will fit?

Thanks...SSOW

Quote:

Originally Posted by stickshift_or_walk

So when I'm hunting this weekend, what years should I look to get the steering box and pitman arm from? I guess the newer the better, but where's the cutoff year?

*FormerMember* · 08-11-2004, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stickshift_or_walk

That sounds better. I may go ahead and buy a puller. Lots of times it would be handy.

So what about the below question, which years will fit?

Thanks...SSOW

Any will work, it depends on what lines you're running. Compression fitting or O-ring.

I'd grab the whole shebang, which is what I did.

When I looked at it last night, everything was pretty obvious.

stickshift_or_walk · 08-11-2004, 12:36 PM

I got the pump and serpentine setup from an '89 C1500 350V8. Do you think that box will work? I didn't know when I was there, so I left it on the truck. I did take the lines - i think they are compression.

Thanks...SSOW

*FormerMember* · 08-11-2004, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stickshift_or_walk

I got the pump and serpentine setup from an '89 C1500 350V8. Do you think that box will work? I didn't know when I was there, so I left it on the truck. I did take the lines - i think they are compression.

Thanks...SSOW

That should be o-ring, if my memory serves correctly.

That box should work. I am not sure about the pitman arm though. The earlier 2wd PS pitman arms should work on that box though.

stickshift_or_walk · 08-12-2004, 11:10 AM

Yep, I checked it last night, and it's the o-ring type.

Has anyone done this? A PS gearbox (and matching pump, etc.) from an '89 C1500 to replace the manual box on a '69 C10? Sounds like the box will bolt up (although other threads suggest possible line routing problems), but what pitman arm will I need?

Thanks...SSOW

*FormerMember* · 08-12-2004, 12:25 PM

It's not rocket science :p

Check the hole sizes. If the late model stuff is wrong, you can either have it reamed (hole is too small) or buy one for your year truck with PS. Could also looking into swapping ends, but I am willing to bet a cup of Army cawfee that it will bolt up.

CW02 Grendel

08-10-2004, 03:47 PM	#1
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Power Steering conversion What all is needed for a 72 C30 with manual steering? I have the box and pitman arm from a 76 C30

08-10-2004, 04:54 PM	#2
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	get you a power steering pump with pulley and brackets, the two hoses, and a belt. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

08-10-2004, 05:06 PM	#4
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	No linkage issues at all. The only difference is the pitman arm, which you already have the p/s one, so you're set. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

08-10-2004, 08:49 PM	#6
stickshift_or_walk Left Foot Functioning Join Date: May 2004 Location: Duncan, OK Posts: 348	So when I'm hunting this weekend, what years should I look to get the steering box and pitman arm from? I guess the newer the better, but where's the cutoff year? Guess I should look for the fitting for the rear of the pump, too, so I can screw it into my serpentine-setup PS pump, like Tx Firefighter recommends, so I won't need custom hoses. Thanks...SSOW __________________ 69 C10 (#1 son's ride) 72 C20 (Dad's farm truck) 82 K30 (Ex - brush pumper project)

08-10-2004, 08:59 PM	#8
stickshift_or_walk Left Foot Functioning Join Date: May 2004 Location: Duncan, OK Posts: 348	Oh yeah, and what tools to take to get the pitman arm loose from the ... what is it ... drag link? SSOW...showing my ignorance __________________ 69 C10 (#1 son's ride) 72 C20 (Dad's farm truck) 82 K30 (Ex - brush pumper project)

08-10-2004, 04:59 PM	#3
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Cool, got those on the 488 going into the truck... How about steering linkages? Will they bolt on? I see the catalogs call for a different adjusting sleeve for PS?

08-10-2004, 05:07 PM	#5
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Great. Easier than my Blazer was...

08-10-2004, 08:53 PM	#7
69 Short Fleet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 1,086	Don't forget a double groove crank pulley.

08-10-2004, 09:40 PM	#9
flatblackclassic Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 210	You need a pickle fork and a BFH (Big Freakin hammer) I have a pickle fork that goes in an air hammer and makes the job real easy.

08-11-2004, 12:36 PM	#13
stickshift_or_walk Left Foot Functioning Join Date: May 2004 Location: Duncan, OK Posts: 348	I got the pump and serpentine setup from an '89 C1500 350V8. Do you think that box will work? I didn't know when I was there, so I left it on the truck. I did take the lines - i think they are compression. Thanks...SSOW __________________ 69 C10 (#1 son's ride) 72 C20 (Dad's farm truck) 82 K30 (Ex - brush pumper project)

08-12-2004, 11:10 AM	#15
stickshift_or_walk Left Foot Functioning Join Date: May 2004 Location: Duncan, OK Posts: 348	Will it fit? Yep, I checked it last night, and it's the o-ring type. Has anyone done this? A PS gearbox (and matching pump, etc.) from an '89 C1500 to replace the manual box on a '69 C10? Sounds like the box will bolt up (although other threads suggest possible line routing problems), but what pitman arm will I need? Thanks...SSOW __________________ 69 C10 (#1 son's ride) 72 C20 (Dad's farm truck) 82 K30 (Ex - brush pumper project)

08-12-2004, 12:25 PM	#16
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	It's not rocket science :p Check the hole sizes. If the late model stuff is wrong, you can either have it reamed (hole is too small) or buy one for your year truck with PS. Could also looking into swapping ends, but I am willing to bet a cup of Army cawfee that it will bolt up. CW02 Grendel



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