New power steering

[GTS61]

I'm installing power steering on my 61 GMC Pickup. Instructions say to use a piece of angle iron and scribe a mark on the steering shaft. I don't understand what they are talking about. I'm new to this so of you can please reply some information. Thanks

[Funky61]

http://www.classicperform.com/power6066.htm

[GTS61]

Thanks Funky61!! I finally understand what they are talking about. My kit is a little different from CCP's but the web sight you sent me to help me understand the darn thing. Thanks again.

[705jmguy]

hi

having just installed power steering on my 62 GMC, you will find that using most kits, all the pictures they use for illustration purposes are from 63 and up which have the flat frame (coil springs in the front) however your truck has torsion bars and different frame, they say will work on all years, haha

the holes they say are there are not, using any of the holes present will not line up,

it will work, but a lot more work, I found the easiest way was to just cut the frame making it into flat type and re weld it all up after

just my two cents, thanks

[GTS61]

Thanks 705!!! I have the gear box mounted but now my pitman arm won't reach the cross connector. It looks like it's an inch short. Don't know what to do. Everything is straight. Any help would be appreciated.

[705jmguy]

yes that is what will happen if you use the instructions for the 63 and up when mounting it on a 60 to 62, gear box position is off

you basically have to hook up the pitman arm and then position your brackets

you are back to starting all over again, hopefully you just tack welded everything ?

will try to find a picture that helped me a lot while doing mine

again my two cents worth

[705jmguy]

hi back again

found that info that helped me a lot, tried to cut and paste it here, my mechanical ability much more advanced than my cut and paste

can scan it and send it you if you post your email, regards JM

[GTS61]

gsalwei@gmail.com.

I got the gear box on right now my pitman can't reach the drag link because the drag link is against the frame. Turning into a real pain.

[TJ's GMC]

Is this a stock type kit? Sorry don't know what engine your running.

[GTS61]

No I bought it from Brothers. I have a 305. I heard that this bracket is for 64. 60-63 have a different frame. I friend I met on here is making me a bracket.