steering question

[sbmopar318]

i am using a front end of a power steering car but i recently picked up a manual steering box will this work fine with my front suspension that has power steering ? also will this work fine with my steering coloum? thank you

 

[BigStrok3]

You will have to get an adapter from flaming river to connect your collum to your box.

 

[sbmopar318]

ya now what exactly is this piece from FR gonna do for me? and do you have or know the part number?
ty

 

[RAMCHARGED]

You can get the Flaming River adapter (adapts p/s column to manual box) or replace the column with a manual steering column. You should also confirm whether the manual box is large or small sector for the pitman arm.If not the same you'll have to change the pitman arm to the correct sector shaft size.

 

[Johnny Dart]

Firm Feel makes the adapter as well.

 

[grumpuscreature]

ya now what exactly is this piece from FR gonna do for me? and do you have or know the part number?
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The shaft in your power steering column is roughly 3 inches shorter than a manual shaft. The manual and power steering boxes also have different sized input shafts. The adapter makes up the length difference and also matches the input shaft size on the manual steering box and the power steering coupler on your column. They are also available from Mancini Racing, just ask for a power to manual steering adapter. Last time I checked they were $86 plus shipping.

If your manual box is a '73 or newer it is a large sector, '72 or older it is a small sector. Makes a difference on the pitman arm and steering setup you wind up using. Assuming you are working on a '72 Dart, if the manual box is a small sector all the existing steering gear is a direct bolt up. If the box is a large sector, you will need a manual pitman arm, idler arm, and center link from a '73 or newer A body. Hope this helps.