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1978steven · 12-16-2004, 09:48 PM

I'm looking to do a power steering conversion on my 1971 Chevy. I have found a complete setup (gearbox, mounts, and pump) from a 1979 Chevy. Will this bolt directly up to my truck or should I hold out for a setup from an earlier truck?

Thanks for the help,
Steven

**john** · 12-16-2004, 09:56 PM

The later one will have brackets and pulleys for long water pump. John

68w/sbc406 · 12-16-2004, 10:00 PM

the box will work fine, but as posted above it is for a long water pump

1978steven · 12-16-2004, 10:07 PM

Could I just go to a long water pump or would I need to get a different steering pump?

neonlarry · 12-16-2004, 10:51 PM

To go to long water pump you would also have to change alt/AC brackets, crank pulley. Better to just get different steering pump bracket the pump should bolt up fine.

1978steven · 12-17-2004, 03:04 PM

So I would just need a set of brakets for the pump and short water pump.

neonlarry · 12-17-2004, 05:28 PM

Yes, and yours should already have a short water pump (unless someone changed it). Difference between short and long pump:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=109160

longhorn71 · 12-18-2004, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1978steven

Could I just go to a long water pump or would I need to get a different steering pump?

yes you can.but you need to move the alternator to the passenger side.

pissonNOS · 12-18-2004, 02:28 AM

look for a bracket out of a late 70's early 80's van it worked fine for me

1978steven · 12-18-2004, 08:42 AM

Thanks for the help everyone. This has really helped me out and saved me some money now that I know what parts I'm looking for.

Steven

12-16-2004, 09:48 PM	#1
1978steven Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Currently New Windsor, NY but Texas is home Posts: 332	Power Steering Conversion Question I'm looking to do a power steering conversion on my 1971 Chevy. I have found a complete setup (gearbox, mounts, and pump) from a 1979 Chevy. Will this bolt directly up to my truck or should I hold out for a setup from an earlier truck? Thanks for the help, Steven __________________ 2002 Silverado 2500HD LB7 CCSB LT EFI Live by Rob at ATP, Edge CTS Insight DSP 5 control, S&B CAI, PPE boost valve, Pro Fab AIH, AirDog II 165, PPE WIF sensor delete plug, 5" stainless exhaust, Cognito braces & HD tie rods, H2's 315/70 R17 BFG's 2004 Tahoe LT 2006 Silverado Z71 LS 1971 Chevy C10

12-16-2004, 09:56 PM	#2
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	The later one will have brackets and pulleys for long water pump. John __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

12-16-2004, 10:00 PM	#3
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	the box will work fine, but as posted above it is for a long water pump __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

12-16-2004, 10:07 PM	#4
1978steven Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Currently New Windsor, NY but Texas is home Posts: 332	Could I just go to a long water pump or would I need to get a different steering pump? __________________ 2002 Silverado 2500HD LB7 CCSB LT EFI Live by Rob at ATP, Edge CTS Insight DSP 5 control, S&B CAI, PPE boost valve, Pro Fab AIH, AirDog II 165, PPE WIF sensor delete plug, 5" stainless exhaust, Cognito braces & HD tie rods, H2's 315/70 R17 BFG's 2004 Tahoe LT 2006 Silverado Z71 LS 1971 Chevy C10

12-16-2004, 10:51 PM	#5
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,745	To go to long water pump you would also have to change alt/AC brackets, crank pulley. Better to just get different steering pump bracket the pump should bolt up fine. __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

12-17-2004, 03:04 PM	#6
1978steven Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Currently New Windsor, NY but Texas is home Posts: 332	So I would just need a set of brakets for the pump and short water pump. __________________ 2002 Silverado 2500HD LB7 CCSB LT EFI Live by Rob at ATP, Edge CTS Insight DSP 5 control, S&B CAI, PPE boost valve, Pro Fab AIH, AirDog II 165, PPE WIF sensor delete plug, 5" stainless exhaust, Cognito braces & HD tie rods, H2's 315/70 R17 BFG's 2004 Tahoe LT 2006 Silverado Z71 LS 1971 Chevy C10

12-17-2004, 05:28 PM	#7
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,745	Yes, and yours should already have a short water pump (unless someone changed it). Difference between short and long pump:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=109160 __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

12-18-2004, 02:28 AM	#9
pissonNOS senior member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: fort macleod alberta Posts: 2,770	look for a bracket out of a late 70's early 80's van it worked fine for me __________________ 69 GMC bagged

12-18-2004, 08:42 AM	#10
1978steven Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Currently New Windsor, NY but Texas is home Posts: 332	Thanks for the help everyone. This has really helped me out and saved me some money now that I know what parts I'm looking for. Steven __________________ 2002 Silverado 2500HD LB7 CCSB LT EFI Live by Rob at ATP, Edge CTS Insight DSP 5 control, S&B CAI, PPE boost valve, Pro Fab AIH, AirDog II 165, PPE WIF sensor delete plug, 5" stainless exhaust, Cognito braces & HD tie rods, H2's 315/70 R17 BFG's 2004 Tahoe LT 2006 Silverado Z71 LS 1971 Chevy C10



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