Recent content by otto37

Thanks for everyones help. I decided to man up and buy a new stock manual replacement steering box. I put it in last night and went for a drive. It's manual, but it is waaay easier then my last box, that was just worn out I think. Yeah, I'm happy. Thanks

It has occurred to me to go power steering. My car has the 383. The bottom pulley on the motor is a single belt, running water and alternator. Does anyone have a complete set of items needed for me to make this power steering? Pump, brackets, bolts, steering box, pullies, hoses? Cost? Thanks, Mike

Oh man, you're awesome! I just tested mine and it is the24:1 ratio. Thanks for the pictures and info. So, I just need to replace or rebuild and will go with 24:1. Thanks for all the help. I'm thinking to call Firm Feel.

Thanks for explaining about the ratios. I think maybe I need to figure out what I have. Maybe I already have the 16:1. It seems to be an aluminum unit, and I think stock was cast iron.

The other thing my car has is the connector between the box and steering column is a box type looking thing with rubber in it. I've seen ones that look more like a universal joint. Is there any advantage to one or the other? Mine seems in good shape, but was a pain in the neck to slide off the...

Good point about many things affecting steering effort. My car has stock 14 inch wheels and tires. I think it's a stock pitman arm. It has numbers on it: 7282-FLc1 C58, if that helps. The steering wheel is also stock 16". All of my ball joints are new, with no play and I had the car...

I need to replace the manual steering box in my 1969 dart. It has a 383. It's hard to turn when going slow. Is there a manual steering box that is easier to turn then a stock box? I've seen the Flaming River box, but it says quick ratio 16:1. Is that going to make it even harder to turn, or...

Ok guys, thank you for all the help. I'm not ready to spend that much for a 893 pan, so I'm going to try the hammer on my pan and see what I can do.

I think I have figured out that my steering items are correct, but my oil pan is not correct. I believe I need a #893 oil pan. Does anyone have one, or maybe I should be looking for something aftermarket. The next question is: Can I replace the oil pan with the engine in the car? Or do I...

Does anyone know what the correct oil pan should be on a 69 gts with 383? Thanks, Mike

Thank you for all of the reply. I believe it is the wrong Idler, probably the one the is correct for a small block but not the big block. Can anyone tell me the correct part number for an Idler arm that fits the Big Block? Thank you, Mike

A little more info on the car: This car is completely stock and has been restored. All of the suspension items appear new, with no noticeable play. The motor mounts are new. I purchased this car as restored, but have had to sort a few minor details. I'm down to this steering problem, and...

Hello, I'm working on a 1969 Dodge Dart GTS. 383/4speed. The problem: The steering linkage is hitting the oil pan on the passenger side, when you turn the steering to the right. The steering appears to be roughly the same amount of steering wheel turns in each direction. However, it...