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sduckworth13 · 06-01-2011, 09:10 PM

I was wondering if the hose fitting were the same size on a 1974 Chevy truck power steering gearbox and a 1971 Chevy 1/2 truck power steering gearbox. I found a 1971 with everything I need to complete my parts list, just wanted someone to tell me for sure ( bracket, pulley, and pump).
Thanks,
Scott

**N2TRUX** · 06-09-2011, 11:57 PM

Anyone?

Willys47 · 06-10-2011, 12:52 AM

I installed a 1975 pickup power steering box on my 68 gmc.It just bolt it up no prob

sduckworth13 · 06-20-2011, 12:37 AM

I solved my power steering problem, I used a SBC three groove crankshaft pulley and shimmed the single groove power steering pulley with a couple of washers with notches cut into them. I was able to find a power steering bracket for a 1971 Chevy truck, bought a new power steering pump for a 1971 Chevy truck, bought a high pressure hose and return line fitting for a 1974 Chevy truck power steering gear box. It all worked out pretty good. Got the air out the power steering system by lifting the front end up off the ground and turning it side to side more than 20x and now it is working better than I expected. I notched the frame to get the gear box flush with the frame and welded in a piece of metal from a donor frame, still need to weld the back of it for more support. Here's some pics. I still have to replace the steering coupler too.

06-01-2011, 09:10 PM	#1
sduckworth13 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 3,541	1974 power steering gearbox I was wondering if the hose fitting were the same size on a 1974 Chevy truck power steering gearbox and a 1971 Chevy 1/2 truck power steering gearbox. I found a 1971 with everything I need to complete my parts list, just wanted someone to tell me for sure ( bracket, pulley, and pump). Thanks, Scott Last edited by sduckworth13; 06-01-2011 at 09:11 PM.

06-09-2011, 11:57 PM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: 1974 power steering gearbox Anyone? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

06-10-2011, 12:52 AM	#3
Willys47 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Nanaimo B.C. Posts: 604	Re: 1974 power steering gearbox I installed a 1975 pickup power steering box on my 68 gmc.It just bolt it up no prob __________________ I was hooked on these trucks since 1982 when I drove my budys fathers 1968 Custum GMC 396 automatic dana 60 rear with a power lock diff what a ride more fun then we will we can ever tell!!

06-20-2011, 12:37 AM	#4
sduckworth13 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 3,541	Re: 1974 power steering gearbox I solved my power steering problem, I used a SBC three groove crankshaft pulley and shimmed the single groove power steering pulley with a couple of washers with notches cut into them. I was able to find a power steering bracket for a 1971 Chevy truck, bought a new power steering pump for a 1971 Chevy truck, bought a high pressure hose and return line fitting for a 1974 Chevy truck power steering gear box. It all worked out pretty good. Got the air out the power steering system by lifting the front end up off the ground and turning it side to side more than 20x and now it is working better than I expected. I notched the frame to get the gear box flush with the frame and welded in a piece of metal from a donor frame, still need to weld the back of it for more support. Here's some pics. I still have to replace the steering coupler too. Attached Images Last edited by sduckworth13; 06-20-2011 at 12:50 AM.



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