Power steering
Is my vette stock?? HAHA
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there was a setup for sale in the parts section. they usually sell pretty cheap. you can swap everything in pretty easily
you need
https://keenparts.com/CorvettePartsD...&diagram=44014
you need
- a power steering pitman arm
- reservoir
- engine bracket
- hoses
- slave cyinder
- power steering relay rod
- crank pulley for power steering and belt
https://keenparts.com/CorvettePartsD...&diagram=44014
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I converted my 68 ages in 1991. I just bought a kit and put it together (I can look up where from if you really need to know, but there isn't anything terribly special, just stock PS parts replacement).
It's been quite nice. In those 28 years (WTF?) I had to replace 1 hose once.... I screwed up and torqued on it and damaged the PS reservoir, so I just ordered a new PS Pump from Autozone. Other than that I have not had any leaks nor other problems.... HOWEVER - if I was to do it today, then I would probably do the Borgensen(?) conversion----search for that conversion this forum, lots of folks have done it.
PS- I had to get different pulley for my L-79, the one that came with the kit wasn't right.
It's been quite nice. In those 28 years (WTF?) I had to replace 1 hose once.... I screwed up and torqued on it and damaged the PS reservoir, so I just ordered a new PS Pump from Autozone. Other than that I have not had any leaks nor other problems.... HOWEVER - if I was to do it today, then I would probably do the Borgensen(?) conversion----search for that conversion this forum, lots of folks have done it.
PS- I had to get different pulley for my L-79, the one that came with the kit wasn't right.
Last edited by carriljc; Jul 11, 2019 at 11:46 AM.
Is my vette stock?? HAHA
Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 20,212
Likes: 9,350
From: Im not allowed to tell you
2020 C3 of the Year Finalist - Modified
2020 Corvette of the Year Finalist (performance mods)
2019 C3 of Year Winner (performance mods)
2016 C3 of Year Finalist
It's not much of a conversion just bolting on parts if you use OEM components.
If you want to spend a lot of money, theres rack and pinion too.
https://cmc.speeddirect.com/items.as...atus=0&Tp=&Bc=
If you want to spend a lot of money, theres rack and pinion too.
https://cmc.speeddirect.com/items.as...atus=0&Tp=&Bc=
Last edited by Rescue Rogers; Jul 11, 2019 at 11:53 AM.
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I converted my 68 ages in 1991. I just bought a kit and put it together (I can look up where from if you really need to know, but there isn't anything terribly special, just stock PS parts replacement).
It's been quite nice. In those 28 years (WTF?) I had to replace 1 hose once.... I screwed up and torqued on it and damaged the PS reservoir, so I just ordered a new PS Pump from Autozone. Other than that I have not had any leaks nor other problems.... HOWEVER - if I was to do it today, then I would probably do the Borgensen(?) conversion----search for that conversion this forum, lots of folks have done it.
PS- I had to get different pulley for my L-79, the one that came with the kit wasn't right.
It's been quite nice. In those 28 years (WTF?) I had to replace 1 hose once.... I screwed up and torqued on it and damaged the PS reservoir, so I just ordered a new PS Pump from Autozone. Other than that I have not had any leaks nor other problems.... HOWEVER - if I was to do it today, then I would probably do the Borgensen(?) conversion----search for that conversion this forum, lots of folks have done it.
PS- I had to get different pulley for my L-79, the one that came with the kit wasn't right.
Last edited by kodpkd; Jul 11, 2019 at 12:18 PM.
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This is a good time to consider other options regarding the power steering system as a whole.
I purchased the Borgeson steering box and just purchased a Tuff Stuff, type II, power steering pump, bracket, billet pulley and a remote reservoir for my 73.
The cost was a little more but I like the new type II pumps as they cut down on the clutter on the front of the block and the remote reservoir will allow some cooling to the fluid.
On my big block the OEM Saginaw type pump sits directly under the alternator and checking the fluid is tricky.
With the remote reservoir there will be no more hassle or dripping fluid.
I purchased the Borgeson steering box and just purchased a Tuff Stuff, type II, power steering pump, bracket, billet pulley and a remote reservoir for my 73.
The cost was a little more but I like the new type II pumps as they cut down on the clutter on the front of the block and the remote reservoir will allow some cooling to the fluid.
On my big block the OEM Saginaw type pump sits directly under the alternator and checking the fluid is tricky.
With the remote reservoir there will be no more hassle or dripping fluid.
Last edited by OldCarBum; Jul 12, 2019 at 11:10 AM.