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**dtkarst** · 09-27-2011, 11:44 PM

This may be a dumb question but my 66 has a 327 in it from the factory with manual steering. So my question is that in order to make it power steering, could i just look for a power steering pump, brackets, lines, etc from a car or does it have to be from a truck? And could it even be from a 350? Again, probably a dumb question but whatever help I can get would be helpful.

A.T. RockDriller · 09-28-2011, 01:06 AM

Yes, yes, yes, no, yes....and not really.

Vintage is more important than application on that one.

**dtkarst** · 09-28-2011, 10:00 PM

Well I can get brackets pump and all the equipment needed for a car. That is why i am asking if they will bolt up to a truck or not.

awbrown · 09-28-2011, 10:42 PM

They should , get the whole 9 yards and make sure that if it needs the head bolt holes to mount up that you do in fact have them.... making PS work with existing alt etc could be tricky unless you can see that the donor vehicle has the same brackets...

**Captainfab** · 09-29-2011, 12:57 AM

Assuming that your 327 is completely original, you will need the PS pump, brackets and pulleys from a '72 and earlier truck or a '68 and earlier car. Those years are compatable with a short water pump small block without heads with accessory holes. And yes parts from a 350 will work, as well as parts from a 283 or 307. If by chance someone has changed the water pump to a long one, then you will need to do a little fabricating unless the heads are '68 and newer.

**jocko** · 09-29-2011, 01:49 AM

Now THAT'S what I call good gouge.

**dtkarst** · 09-29-2011, 02:16 AM

Yes it is completely original 327. and thank you for the information that is helpful.

09-27-2011, 11:44 PM	#1
dtkarst Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hays, KS Posts: 2,490	Probably a dumb question...but. This may be a dumb question but my 66 has a 327 in it from the factory with manual steering. So my question is that in order to make it power steering, could i just look for a power steering pump, brackets, lines, etc from a car or does it have to be from a truck? And could it even be from a 350? Again, probably a dumb question but whatever help I can get would be helpful.

09-28-2011, 01:06 AM	#2
A.T. RockDriller Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Orient, Oregon Posts: 722	Re: Probably a dumb question...but. Yes, yes, yes, no, yes....and not really. Vintage is more important than application on that one. __________________ Les Hunter '59 3803 someday to be 3853 '63 GMC K1000...351E, TH400 Daily '66 GMC 4000...351C, 5&2

09-28-2011, 10:00 PM	#3
dtkarst Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hays, KS Posts: 2,490	Re: Probably a dumb question...but. Well I can get brackets pump and all the equipment needed for a car. That is why i am asking if they will bolt up to a truck or not.

09-28-2011, 10:42 PM	#4
awbrown Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Detroit MI Posts: 1,209	Re: Probably a dumb question...but. They should , get the whole 9 yards and make sure that if it needs the head bolt holes to mount up that you do in fact have them.... making PS work with existing alt etc could be tricky unless you can see that the donor vehicle has the same brackets...

09-29-2011, 12:57 AM	#5
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Probably a dumb question...but. Assuming that your 327 is completely original, you will need the PS pump, brackets and pulleys from a '72 and earlier truck or a '68 and earlier car. Those years are compatable with a short water pump small block without heads with accessory holes. And yes parts from a 350 will work, as well as parts from a 283 or 307. If by chance someone has changed the water pump to a long one, then you will need to do a little fabricating unless the heads are '68 and newer. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

09-29-2011, 01:49 AM	#6
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: Probably a dumb question...but. Now THAT'S what I call good gouge.

09-29-2011, 02:16 AM	#7
dtkarst Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hays, KS Posts: 2,490	Re: Probably a dumb question...but. Yes it is completely original 327. and thank you for the information that is helpful.



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