Adding stock style
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Le Mans Master
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Adding stock style
Going to be adding stock style powersteering and have some questions.
Can I use a pump from a 69 Z28 if so does anyone know if the brackets are the same?
I can't find anything about the pumpor brackets in the assembly manual.
Plus is there any way to check the steering box, cylinder and pump before installing them.
Lastly what do I have to be careful of when cleaning and repainting all these pieces.?
Thanks in advance,
Rick
Almost forgot, am I going to have to have the car re-aligned (sp)? and is the manual steeringbox different than the box that was used on a car equipped with power steering?
Can I use a pump from a 69 Z28 if so does anyone know if the brackets are the same?
I can't find anything about the pumpor brackets in the assembly manual.
Plus is there any way to check the steering box, cylinder and pump before installing them.
Lastly what do I have to be careful of when cleaning and repainting all these pieces.?
Thanks in advance,
Rick
Almost forgot, am I going to have to have the car re-aligned (sp)? and is the manual steeringbox different than the box that was used on a car equipped with power steering?
Last edited by DZRick; Apr 27, 2006 at 02:14 AM.
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Originally Posted by DZRick
.....I can't find anything about the pump or brackets in the assembly manual.....
For C3s, all steering boxes are the same, power steering or no power steering. Pitman arms are different.
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Le Mans Master
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Mike am I correct in thinking that the assembly manual and the AIM are 2 different manuals?
Never mind, I found it.
Thanks alot Mike. I should know better than to ask questions at 2AM!!!
Rick
Never mind, I found it.
Thanks alot Mike. I should know better than to ask questions at 2AM!!!
Rick
Last edited by DZRick; Apr 27, 2006 at 04:23 PM.
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Thanks sixfooter and free too, good deal
Still a couple unanswered I know some ones got the answers.
1) Is there any way to check the steering box, cylinder and pump before installing them.
2) What do I have to be careful of when cleaning and repainting all these pieces.?
3) Am I going to have to have the car re-aligned (sp)?
Thanks for the help so far guys
Rick
One more 2 part question...... Seeing as my ideler arm and tie-rod ends are new on the non-powersteering setup can I use them on the power steering or are these parts only good for either or?
Still a couple unanswered I know some ones got the answers.
1) Is there any way to check the steering box, cylinder and pump before installing them.
2) What do I have to be careful of when cleaning and repainting all these pieces.?
3) Am I going to have to have the car re-aligned (sp)?
Thanks for the help so far guys
Rick
One more 2 part question...... Seeing as my ideler arm and tie-rod ends are new on the non-powersteering setup can I use them on the power steering or are these parts only good for either or?
Last edited by DZRick; Apr 27, 2006 at 07:46 PM.
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Easy Mike says the Pittman arms are different. Can't confirm or deny that. The tie rod ends should be the same. The Corvette power steering components aren't that expensive, compared to some other Corvette stuff, so unless you have free parts lying around you would be better off buying the correct parts from someone like Vette Brakes.
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Originally Posted by Blair Winch Project
Easy Mike says the Pittman arms are different. Can't confirm or deny that. The tie rod ends should be the same. The Corvette power steering components aren't that expensive, compared to some other Corvette stuff, so unless you have free parts lying around you would be better off buying the correct parts from someone like Vette Brakes.
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The pitman arms are different and cannot be exchanged. YOU CANNOT USE A MANUAL PITMAN ARM ON POWER STEERING!! I found this out the hard way. I had my car on jack stands and was testing out the new power steering. I had just converted from manual. The steering was okay in one direction, when I started back in the other direction, the wheel whipped out of my hands and went to full lock. If I had been driving the car, I could have wound up in the ditch or in a head on.
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Rick B.
I've been throwing money around pretty good lately
I see the component kit ( valve, cylinder, hoses and fluid )for $230.
I'm thinking a correct bracket for the pump I should be good to go.
Thanks for the help gentlemen.
I see the component kit ( valve, cylinder, hoses and fluid )for $230.
I'm thinking a correct bracket for the pump I should be good to go.
Thanks for the help gentlemen.
