power steering box?

[buster0104]

Will a power steering gearbox from a 67-72 bolt up on a 63 without the adapter kit?

[LILRED66]

Without drilling new holes, to compensate for correct steering column geometry, and offsetting the box, to avoid contacting the frame rail...no.

[scotts62]

It is possible but the bracket makes it easier.

[vin63]

Originally Posted by scotts62

It is possible but the bracket makes it easier.

X2...with the bracket, all of the engineering has been done for you.

[slepysal]

The adpter also reinforces the frame,with out it the frame will weaken ! Do it right the life you save may be mine.

[buster0104]

Thanks guys. This is the best site ever. I've been collecting parts for a year now and I'm about to start working on my truck. I've got new spindles and rotors from a 71, also the rearend. Want to do power steering while I doing the swap. I'm just waiting for my new springs to come in. Thanks again!

[slepysal]

the power steering swap is easy . click link to see
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...highlight=swap

[scotts62]

Originally Posted by slepysal

Do it right the life you save may be mine.

isnt that the truth!!

[buster0104]

Thanks Slepysal. I have access to a 67-72 box or a 73 up. I just thought that if the older one was a bolt on I would get it. But if not I will get the newer one. Thanks again, Dustin

[62 short step]

Dustin, glad to hear your still picking away at your truck. Like these guys have said, the plates makes it simple!

[joe231]

power steering didn't come on trucks til '69 or '70 i believe

here is the one i used
it is the Rez Engineering kit, cheapest price I found
http://www.classicparts.com/1960-66-...ctinfo/76-979/

[66chevy PROSTREET]

????- even though the high pressure hose connecting to the gearbox is flared, does it still use the oring down in there?

[protrash64]

Not exactly sure what you mean 66PRO......I think mine was inverted flare down in the box. Its been awhile.

[66chevy PROSTREET]

i think there is an oring at the base that the flare seals also/maybe?? i installed a ps kit and the hi press. conn. leaks, and i'm thinking its because there was no oring in there.

[joe231]

if it is flared it doesn't use an o-ring
there is a machined conical surface that the flare seats against
are you sure your pump and box match?

[TR65]

The fittings for the English theaded boxes are just inverted flare, no o-ring. I am not sure when they went metric but it was in the 80's.

TR

[66chevy PROSTREET]

Originally Posted by TR65

The fittings for the English theaded boxes are just inverted flare, no o-ring. I am not sure when they went metric but it was in the 80's.

TR

thats what i thought, one or the other, thanks

[66chevy PROSTREET]

Originally Posted by joe231

if it is flared it doesn't use an o-ring
there is a machined conical surface that the flare seats against
are you sure your pump and box match?

yeh, its some braided ps hoses, they are a little stiff to work with, so i might just have to take it off and check it out.

[69trk]

Originally Posted by 66chevy PROSTREET

yeh, its some braided ps hoses, they are a little stiff to work with, so i might just have to take it off and check it out.

where did you find the braided ps hoses? and do you have a picture of them connected to you're pump? thanks

[sick69]

Speedway sells fittings to convert the ps to Stainless Steel braid and AN fittings. Don't know if anyone is interested but thought I would mention it.


Frank

[sick69]

Ok I just looked it up and apparently Speedway has a few options for ps lines.
Heres the link
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/street...ering+Adaptors


Frank

[66chevy PROSTREET]

Originally Posted by 69trk

where did you find the braided ps hoses? and do you have a picture of them connected to you're pump? thanks

i got them from CPP, $150 speedway looks a little cheeper

i fixed the leak, it just took a little ol fashion teflon tape.

sorry, but the fittings are hard to see due to the tight fit