R0K3_B3aRd
Man with a Master plan.
I have a guy who is selling a power steering from a slant 6. So i was wondering if It would be able to fit my 273 v8? I have manual steering now.
Theres also one from a 273 from a 66 would that fit what would i actually need? Should i even get it honestly i like the manual steering but its hard as hell to turn from a stop..If you get the box AND the pitman, thats 1/3 of it. The pump can be transferred to the correct brackets, but the pressure hose may not work. Thats the second 1/3 of it. The shaft coming down from the steering wheel will be too long. Thats the last 1/3 of it. It, however,can be made to work.
danm dude i never even thought about that. I will definitely take that into consideration.So just how much do you need to turn when you're stopped?
No really, if it takes that much force at the wheel all the parts in the front end are seeing a lot of force too. Power steering gives you the ability to effortlessly wear out your front end and never know you're doing it.
But of you really want power steering you'll need a PS gearbox, PS pump from pre-1970 small block and an early A-body power steering column. Or, in other words pretty much the whole system.
Mopar power steering was known for being ridiculously numb and overboosted by the standards of the day. Even more so by modern standards.
So just how much do you need to turn when you're stopped?
No really, if it takes that much force at the wheel all the parts in the front end are seeing a lot of force too. Power steering gives you the ability to effortlessly wear out your front end and never know you're doing it..