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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 10:29 PM
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I now have the Big Block bolted into my '79 'Vette. As of now I'm trying to complete all the plumbing and wiring issues. The throttle linkages also need to be replaced and are on order.

My newest problem is what do I do with my power-steering pump? Will the p/s pump from the small block, work on my big block. I'm thinking if it does bolt up I will likely need to replace the hoses as they will be too short. This is tomorrows project so I'm hoping I'm not the first person to cover this territory. I hope someone can lead me through this.

And here is a couple of pics!



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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 10:47 PM
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Different brackets, different hoses, different pulleys.
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Old Jun 11, 2006 | 12:31 AM
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So it sounds like the pump is the only part I can reuse, hmmmmmm.
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Old Jun 11, 2006 | 02:31 AM
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i used the old pump and made my own bracket for my 455 setup. the lines were just long enough...
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Thanks, and TTT in case anyone else can chime in.
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