installing power steering

[69silver]

Starting the install on my 69 small block tonight, should have it back on the road by the weekend.

 

[mrvette]

I assume it was manual steering?? so are you going for a 'stock' set up, or a rack/pinion install, or a Borgeson style....power recirc ball box?? I hope either of the latter two....

:bounce:

 

[69silver]

Going with a stock setup, nothing fancy.
I bought most of a used take off set from a guy on CF.
I've been collecting the remaining pieces, got the last of them yesterday.
I like original type stuff on my car.
gotta gear up for that wonderful 50's to 60's technology!

 

[mrvette]

Hope it works out to your satisfaction....


:mobeer:

 

[68/70Vette]

Starting the install on my 69 small block tonight, should have it back on the road by the weekend.

You have to re-align the front wheels. I didn't after I did my manual to power conversion. The wheels were in an extreme toe-in (toe-out) condition after the conversion. I drove it a half mile or so to a Chevy dealer for re-alignment. It was really hard to steer in a straight line. Had to drive real slow.

 

[69silver]

Thanks for the tip, I'll be sure to get this done.
Steve

 

[69silver]

well,everything is hung on the car.
tomorrow I'll get everything torqued down and take it for a spin.
It looks so nice, I hope it doesn't leak!

 

[69silver]

went for a quick spin around the parking lot, all seems well so far.

 

[big2bird]

went for a quick spin around the parking lot, all seems well so far.

Very good. Don't forget to jack it up and adjust the centering on the control valve.

 

[69silver]

went for a quick spin around the parking lot, all seems well so far.

Very good. Don't forget to jack it up and adjust the centering on the control valve.

Still got some adjusting to do, centering and alignment.
Pleased with the results though.

 

[Corvettes White]

One caution. Do not start the car with you arm through the steering spokes. If the centering valve is too far off center, the hydraulic fluid will flow to the backside of the valve and violently turn the wheel. It can break your arm. Even a new or rebuilt valve body may be out of alignment. George

 

[69silver]

Thanks for the tip, I'll be sure to keep clear of the steering wheel spokes.
Steve

 

[C3Vettes.net]

Make sure to change the mounting location for the outside tie-rods.