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03-14-2008, 05:26 PM
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Power steering box
Just finished putting disc brakes from an 81 truck. I want to install the power steering box but don't have a pump (donor truck has Cadillac eng). Would you damage the steering box if you don't have fluid going to it? Could you just fill it and run a hose from pressure side to return side?
I have been working on this for several years now and it's one thing for the wife to complain about projects in the yard but I'm getting tired of seeing some of them.
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03-14-2008, 11:23 PM
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It's a catastrophic success.
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Re: Power steering box
I'm sure its not good for it. When I did mine I didnt have all the pulleys worked out so I just duct taped over the fluid holes and drove it.A couple of months later it all hooked up and worked fine.
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03-16-2008, 03:01 AM
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Re: Power steering box
Thanks for the advice. One other question did you have a problem with the power steering box hitting the bumper brace?
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03-16-2008, 04:07 AM
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It's a catastrophic success.
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Re: Power steering box
You can get a brace from a P.S. donor or just grind out a notch in the old one.
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03-16-2008, 04:35 AM
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its all about the +6 inches
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Re: Power steering box
I would route the lines like you said, I don't think it'll damage anything, i've seen people do it for years on other makes of cars (one dodge, and a ford).
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03-16-2008, 06:23 PM
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Re: Power steering box
Thanks all. Still didn't get it finished but almost. Had 4 yr old grandson "helping" me keep all the nuts and bolt in the same place. Plus he learned how to use the wire cutters.
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