Red86Z51

Is the steering gear box the same on both power steering and manual cars or are they different ? :confused:

If they're different, then how so?

Dave

sray454

As I understand it, the sterring boxes are the same, BUT the pitman arms are Very different and will NOT work. You'll have to change pitman arms...

Jim Shea

There is only one steering gear regardless if you have power or manual steering. You will need a new relay rod that has a power steering control valve attached to it. There are two different pitman shafts, one for manual steering, the other for power steering.

Several suppliers list power steering conversion kits that will supply all the required parts.

The only thing that I would add regarding the kits is that most of them do not include genuine GM power steering fluid. I would obtain GM fluid from a GM dealer.

Red86Z51

Thanks, guys!! :thumbs:

Jim, I'm actually goint the opposite direction on this one and am converting from power to manual (I can see the faces being made at me right now :skep: :crazy: :confused: )

But I'm changing over the 350 fro a 454, and this takes more of the pulley/bracket expense and hassle away....there IS method to my madness!! :jester

Dave

Jim Shea

You know, there are probably quite a few people that would be happy to swap their manual steering parts for your power steering system.

Red86Z51

Jim,

You're right, I found someone with a 72 in Georgia (CircleW-72) another member here :thumbs:

Dave