Power steering conversion

Sure it can be done and the factory offered it. You need the steering box with pitman arm and mounting plate, pump and brackets and hoses. I think it is the same as the 232 which had the hoses running under the front of the engine with a small protective plate under them. I would have to check but you might need another pulley to bolt to the vibration dampener. Forum members frequently swap for V8 engines, freeing up 6 cylinder parts. I have all the parts around here, but they should be available closer to CA.

Yea, you need to get everything. especially the iron/steel adaper plate that goes between the box and unibody frame, the rag joint assembly and pitman arm. There are a few odd bits and pieces, like the hose retainer that goes under the oilpan behind the damper and the Loooooong hoses.

I'd recommend getting a 73 Hornet (cause I use one) steering box. Get a rebuild and turn in your 60's box as a core. The original box is an easy steer one finger box, like 4 turns lock to lock. The 73 box has a higher effort valving a little quicker turning and better road feel. 

You can also drop pump pressure to give a little less assist. This is all stuff you can approach later.

I've done one swap and sold 3 conversions. I have a few odd bits left if you can't find it all, but no way do I have a complete setup.



Edited by Wrambler - Nov/02/2014 at 3:34pm

Some Six bangers had the pump on the other side so make sure you get all the parts and hoses for a complete setup. Later stuff also went with metric hoses.

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Not to worry, I have plenty of other projects to work on with this beauty! If you get a chance please see what you have available as I will want to get it done at some point. Thanks.

I think I can gather up the ps pump and brackets. I'll look tomorrow.