power steering
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Le Mans Master
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From: Watkinsville, GA and Glen Cove, NY
power steering
Getting sick and tired of leaky power steering. First its the hoses, now I think the valve is leaking and my pump is squealing at least I think it is the pump as I have the belts tight. My question is what do I need to convert to manual steering. I know I need a different pittman arm. Do I also need a new relay rod because in the catalogs I don't see one listed for manual steering only a relay rod rebuild kit. Anything else? Thanks.
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Re: power steering (69ttop502)
I am going the oposite direction , contiplating power steerring manuel is so heavy feeling & slow ratio.............. think you should drive a non power steering big/block first .......drop by & you can try my 66. your 502 probably wieghs more than my 427................ :flag :) just food for thought.
[Modified by StrayDog, 10:15 PM 10/29/2001]
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Melting Slicks
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From: colorado springs CO
Re: power steering (StrayDog)
why not just rebuilkd the power steering??
it is all very EASY to do!!
the pump is easy to replace.
the valve is easy to replace.
the cylinder is easy.
hoses? no prob!!
just buy some flare wrenches so u dont round em up and also get a pickle fork tool.....
it is all very EASY to do!!
the pump is easy to replace.
the valve is easy to replace.
the cylinder is easy.
hoses? no prob!!
just buy some flare wrenches so u dont round em up and also get a pickle fork tool.....
Pro
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From: Camino CA
Re: power steering (69ttop502)
Rebuilding your power steering would be easier than changing it to manual.
http://zip-corvette.com/psr.htm
http://zip-corvette.com/psr.htm
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Le Mans Master
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Re: power steering (Ben Taylor)
Thanks for the replies everyone. Stray Dog thanks for the invitation that is one beautiful 66 you have there. How bad is driving it without power steering, I drove a Chevelle without it and it didn't seem too bad. Just seems like it would be getting rid of a hassle and a few more ponies to the ground can't hurt either.
Team Owner
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Re: power steering (69ttop502)
I like having p/s with my bigblock, mainly because the ride up my driveway and into the garage has a very tight turn. Otherwise, I dont do too much parallel parking with the vette! :) But since it was mentioned, aren't the new 502s lighter than a 68/69 427? Is there some aluminum in there? MJ
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Re: power steering (69ttop502)
69ttop502 (bill) I'm not sure it's the right thing to do, but i blew a hose a couple of weeks ago and just dis-connected the power steering pump (took off the belt) Have driven it a little, and it seems fine. I don't mind the heavier feel. Have the hose's, but not sure i'm hooking it back up right away. If somebody knows if this is ok to do, please advise. Thanks, JCL :chevy
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Pro
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Re: power steering (Ben Taylor)
Last year I bought a rebuilt control valve, cylinder, pump, and all new hoses from Zip. I still get red drops in my garage. I think they all leak!!! My 66 Mustang has the same setup, it leaks....
Dwayne
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Le Mans Master
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Re: power steering (ZD75blue)
Thanks for the replies everyone. JCL (Jim) I am still trying to get some pictures and am still enjoying the hell out of my new exhaust thanks to you. Does anyone know if it is a different relay rod for the manual steering.
Le Mans Master
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Re: power steering (69ttop502)
Yes, the manual relay rod is different. I comes as one piece with the stud that goes into the pitman arm. The power relay rod is threaded to take the control valve. Zip Products has it listed as SC-542 69-76 Rela Rod w/o PS (rebuilt) $139.00.
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Le Mans Master
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Re: power steering (Flareside)
Hey Joe how are you. I am going to tear into my system this weekend. I may be interested in the swap. I will let you know.