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Jduckett
April 10th, 2019, 10:26 PM
Hello

Question for the experts. I have 2 complete sets of v-6 powersteering set ups with engine brackets. Has anybody used a powersteering pump from a 64 with a later model powersteering box kit? Does the pump put out enough pressure/volume. Thanks for any info. Jeff

FetchMeAPepsi
April 11th, 2019, 02:08 PM
Sorry i can't help, but I'll give you a bump! I do know that lots of people put 70's model pumps on because you can get them for dirt cheap through wrecking yards. Heck, even a new saginaw isn't very expensive from NAPA.

ilvracn
April 11th, 2019, 04:15 PM
i'm using the older factory pump, with a 73 to 87 steering gear. works great, had to have a custom pressure hose made. you will need to buy installation kit for gear, i think i got mine from cpp, but not sure.
Rick

ilvracn
April 11th, 2019, 04:19 PM
found a pic

Jduckett
April 11th, 2019, 05:02 PM
Thanks for the info. Probably the same kits I see on eBay with the box and brackets? You have to shorten the steering shaft also correct. No problems with the frame at the steering box cracking? Jeff

ilvracn
April 11th, 2019, 05:12 PM
yes had to cut shaft, havent noticed any cracks, but i will look next time i have it up in the air. have you heard about frames cracking?

Jduckett
April 11th, 2019, 05:29 PM
No just curious. I remember the later model frames would crack around the mount holes. Jeff

FetchMeAPepsi
April 11th, 2019, 08:31 PM
For the hoses, NAPA ( I sound like a napa commercial) can make your hoses for you too at a reasonable price.

Jduckett
April 11th, 2019, 09:23 PM
Didn’t change turning radius?

ilvracn
April 13th, 2019, 02:32 PM
i didn't notice any difference in turning radius, i got my hose made at napa also

LEWISMATKIN
April 15th, 2019, 02:25 AM
Hello

Question for the experts. I have 2 complete sets of v-6 powersteering set ups with engine brackets. Has anybody used a powersteering pump from a 64 with a later model powersteering box kit? Does the pump put out enough pressure/volume. Thanks for any info. Jeff

Do you have the cylinder & center-link for the slave cylinder style?