Adding power steering to a 292, what are my options? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mahanian · 06-29-2008, 05:02 PM

I want to add power steering to my 67 with a 6 cylinder 292 and was wondering what my options are for power steering brackets, pumps, pulley, and gearboxes? What years can I get the brackets and pulleys from? What are my options for gearboxes? What pump should I use? Anything I need to know before doing the PS upgrade?

Thanks for the help!

PanelDeland · 06-29-2008, 06:12 PM

You are about to embark on a journey many do not have the fortitude for.Your biggest hurdle will be finding a set of PS pump brackets.You will need the brackets to match your engine(292 integrated or non-integrated head)They will be harder to find than almost any others.You can use up to 87 I believe(someone correct me if I'm wrong) and the matching pump and steering box.If you can find all of it on one truck to match you will probably be able to use the hoses also.IDK about the 292 but the 250 came as an integrated head unit in later models and that set of brackets will not fit the non-integrated head motor.Use the idler arm from the same vehicle as the steering box and pitman arm.When you get brackets don't forget to get the pulleys also.IIRC all 6 cyl used the same water pump legnth so that should not be an issue.
All this info is from years of reading this BB since I have not done it to a 292.

N2GMTrux · 06-29-2008, 07:22 PM

Everything that Panel said is correct except, I believe the last year you can use is 1986. Try to get all of your brackets for the pump and gear box from the same truck..... Good luck on the hunt,,, its the hardest engine to get A/C brackets and power steering brackets for,,,,,, so if you find the A/C brackets get them all so..................

NitroMike · 06-29-2008, 07:34 PM

I've considered adding a new smaller pump with a remote reservoir. Might be easier to fab up brackets.

mahanian · 06-29-2008, 08:16 PM

Thanks for the all the feedback, does anyone have a picture of all the brackets I need?

06-29-2008, 05:02 PM	#1
mahanian C10 addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,432	Adding power steering to a 292, what are my options? I want to add power steering to my 67 with a 6 cylinder 292 and was wondering what my options are for power steering brackets, pumps, pulley, and gearboxes? What years can I get the brackets and pulleys from? What are my options for gearboxes? What pump should I use? Anything I need to know before doing the PS upgrade? Thanks for the help! __________________ Jared 67 C10 CST Short Fleet Big Window 65 C10 Custom Short Fleet Big Window 67 Camaro RS

06-29-2008, 06:12 PM	#2
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Adding power steering to a 292, what are my options? You are about to embark on a journey many do not have the fortitude for.Your biggest hurdle will be finding a set of PS pump brackets.You will need the brackets to match your engine(292 integrated or non-integrated head)They will be harder to find than almost any others.You can use up to 87 I believe(someone correct me if I'm wrong) and the matching pump and steering box.If you can find all of it on one truck to match you will probably be able to use the hoses also.IDK about the 292 but the 250 came as an integrated head unit in later models and that set of brackets will not fit the non-integrated head motor.Use the idler arm from the same vehicle as the steering box and pitman arm.When you get brackets don't forget to get the pulleys also.IIRC all 6 cyl used the same water pump legnth so that should not be an issue. All this info is from years of reading this BB since I have not done it to a 292. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

06-29-2008, 07:22 PM	#3
N2GMTrux Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fort Worth, TX 76133 Posts: 406	Re: Adding power steering to a 292, what are my options? Everything that Panel said is correct except, I believe the last year you can use is 1986. Try to get all of your brackets for the pump and gear box from the same truck..... Good luck on the hunt,,, its the hardest engine to get A/C brackets and power steering brackets for,,,,,, so if you find the A/C brackets get them all so.................. __________________ ...try'n to be a little! This is a great site. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=375640

06-29-2008, 07:34 PM	#4
NitroMike Active Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bethlehem, PA Posts: 346	Re: Adding power steering to a 292, what are my options? I've considered adding a new smaller pump with a remote reservoir. Might be easier to fab up brackets. __________________ The older I get, the faster I was!!

06-29-2008, 08:16 PM	#5
mahanian C10 addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,432	Re: Adding power steering to a 292, what are my options? Thanks for the all the feedback, does anyone have a picture of all the brackets I need? __________________ Jared 67 C10 CST Short Fleet Big Window 65 C10 Custom Short Fleet Big Window 67 Camaro RS



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