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Duncan and son · 12-01-2009, 12:57 AM

Most of the stuff we do is on BB but it is nearly all 72. We are putting a BB into a 68 that came with power steering (1967-68 power assist). Question..When we put in the 396 with BB power steering pump, will it hook up to the 68 power assist steering box or do we need to add 69-72 type power steering box. Thought I knew but the more I thought the more I knew I did'nt know.
As jackie Gleason would say "I'm more confused than a baby racoon" Paul

**clay68c10** · 12-01-2009, 01:06 AM

I'm gonna guess you need the newer style box. My 68 is a factory BBC truck and it came with that kind. I haven't seen a 68 BBC with the ram type.
I'm pretty sure the only 68 trucks that had the ram were early 68's, maybe GM needed to clear out some leftover 67 parts.

Duncan and son · 12-01-2009, 11:24 AM

bump

dan42 · 12-01-2009, 11:38 AM

Wouldn't it be easier to just convert over to the newer style box and pump? Unless you are going for originality, but if it were me, I would use the more reliable unit, especially with the weight of a big block.

Duncan and son · 12-01-2009, 11:49 AM

Thanks for the input.that is probably what we will do. Paul

ges55 · 12-01-2009, 02:01 PM

On the power assisted setup, the hydraulic lines go from the pump to the control valve, then to the ram. I would use the newer type, then you would have lines from the pump directly to the power steering box, but you may have to use spacers or "dimple "your frame to properly mount the new power steering box. There are lots of threads about that on here.

Duncan and son · 12-01-2009, 09:40 PM

ges 55 I think we are going with later style pump and box. We will use spacers. Thanks for your input Paul

12-01-2009, 12:57 AM	#1
Duncan and son Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lubbock Texas Posts: 1,049	68 BB 396 Power steering Most of the stuff we do is on BB but it is nearly all 72. We are putting a BB into a 68 that came with power steering (1967-68 power assist). Question..When we put in the 396 with BB power steering pump, will it hook up to the 68 power assist steering box or do we need to add 69-72 type power steering box. Thought I knew but the more I thought the more I knew I did'nt know. As jackie Gleason would say "I'm more confused than a baby racoon" Paul

12-01-2009, 01:06 AM	#2
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,935	Re: 68 BB 396 Power steering I'm gonna guess you need the newer style box. My 68 is a factory BBC truck and it came with that kind. I haven't seen a 68 BBC with the ram type. I'm pretty sure the only 68 trucks that had the ram were early 68's, maybe GM needed to clear out some leftover 67 parts. __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

12-01-2009, 11:24 AM	#3
Duncan and son Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lubbock Texas Posts: 1,049	Re: 68 BB 396 Power steering bump

12-01-2009, 11:38 AM	#4
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: 68 BB 396 Power steering Wouldn't it be easier to just convert over to the newer style box and pump? Unless you are going for originality, but if it were me, I would use the more reliable unit, especially with the weight of a big block. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

12-01-2009, 11:49 AM	#5
Duncan and son Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lubbock Texas Posts: 1,049	Re: 68 BB 396 Power steering Thanks for the input.that is probably what we will do. Paul

12-01-2009, 02:01 PM	#6
ges55 BLACK SATIN Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: canton, IL Posts: 266	Re: 68 BB 396 Power steering On the power assisted setup, the hydraulic lines go from the pump to the control valve, then to the ram. I would use the newer type, then you would have lines from the pump directly to the power steering box, but you may have to use spacers or "dimple "your frame to properly mount the new power steering box. There are lots of threads about that on here. __________________ 67 C10 Fleetside LWB-283, 3 on the tree,power assisted steering, father-in-law bought it new 67 C20 Fleetside LWB-'85 305 V8 (original was 250 6 cyl), Holley 600 carb, full length Hedman headers, dual exhaust behind the back wheels, 4 spd , manual steering 85 C10 Silverado- 305ci

12-01-2009, 09:40 PM	#7
Duncan and son Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lubbock Texas Posts: 1,049	Re: 68 BB 396 Power steering ges 55 I think we are going with later style pump and box. We will use spacers. Thanks for your input Paul



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