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Alex1 · 06-27-2009, 07:48 AM

Do I have to change the pitman arm and rag joint for this swap?

CoggedBelt75 · 06-27-2009, 12:21 PM

Not sure on the have to part of the question but I acquired one at the salvage yard from a non powered truck and the guy said I needed to take the arm and joint that was with it. Personally, the swap was a bad move for me. Even tho it cleaned the front of the engine some, I forgot how much work it can be as far as maneuvering certain everyday obstacles. Guess I'm just getting too old and lazy. Two months later the power unit was put back in.

Alex1 · 06-27-2009, 12:51 PM

I know plus I have a BBC in there BUT I have to make room for the turbo set up

**Captkaos** · 06-29-2009, 03:37 PM

I would make provisions to route around the pump. It will be WELL worth it. The manual gearbox is fine with a 6 cyl going down the highway but if you really intend to enjoy it, keep the power setup..

dammitmitchell · 06-29-2009, 05:15 PM

x2
we turbo'd a non ps honda back in the day.. and it SUUUCKED soo bad to have all that power and NO ability to park worth a crap..

06-27-2009, 07:48 AM	#1
Alex1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ottawa Ontario Canada Posts: 1,156	Power to manual steering Do I have to change the pitman arm and rag joint for this swap?

06-27-2009, 12:21 PM	#2
CoggedBelt75 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Altus, Oklahoma Posts: 679	Re: Power to manual steering Not sure on the have to part of the question but I acquired one at the salvage yard from a non powered truck and the guy said I needed to take the arm and joint that was with it. Personally, the swap was a bad move for me. Even tho it cleaned the front of the engine some, I forgot how much work it can be as far as maneuvering certain everyday obstacles. Guess I'm just getting too old and lazy. Two months later the power unit was put back in.

06-27-2009, 12:51 PM	#3
Alex1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ottawa Ontario Canada Posts: 1,156	Re: Power to manual steering I know plus I have a BBC in there BUT I have to make room for the turbo set up

06-29-2009, 03:37 PM	#4
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Power to manual steering I would make provisions to route around the pump. It will be WELL worth it. The manual gearbox is fine with a 6 cyl going down the highway but if you really intend to enjoy it, keep the power setup.. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

06-29-2009, 05:15 PM	#5
dammitmitchell the pollock Join Date: May 2008 Location: abilene, texas Posts: 4,423	Re: Power to manual steering x2 we turbo'd a non ps honda back in the day.. and it SUUUCKED soo bad to have all that power and NO ability to park worth a crap.. __________________ Jack of ALL trades, Master of none.. (but one... procrastination) Army vet 02-08 RIP El Jay! Miss you brother! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=343538 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386042



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