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what are some of the options for adding power steering to my bolt. I know about the options for the power gear boxes but what about the pump. I see many kits out there that include the bracket to mount the pump to a small block chevy v8 but what about those who would like to keep their inline 6.

I know of the following

-factory units? pics?
-custom made.....anyone got pics/details of their setup?
-electric hydraulic power steering pumps.....once again anyone got pics/details of their setup

What steering box would I use?


I'm working on making my truck a partial daily (meaning I will use it like any other vehicle, alternate between my 07 Pontiac G5 and my 52 3/4 ton pickup), but I want to keep the 54 235 inline 6 that is currently in it. I am also leaving in the solid front axle, the rear end has been swapped out for a nova rear and am thinking about a T-5 swap in the future for even more versatility.

Thanks All

If I were going to put PS in my 54 I would look at the Toyota conversion. It looks more stock than the others.

Anyone know how those toyota Hydro-Electric Power Steering Pumps work, how they are wired and such. I would think it would just get wired to a switched circuit so it runs when the ignition switch is in the on/running position, but thats just my guess.

Also if I was going to go the route of making my own mounts to run a pump off of the engine, from what pump would be best to use.

Maybe I could put my AutoCAD abilites to use and design some brackets to mount a power steering pump on a 235 inline 6.

Ditto-I've already bought the Toyota box..just need the brackets, couplings etc..looks slick..Looks about as close to original as possible. I know a few that did it and they say it worked out fine.

The other option uses a later model Chevy box. I don't like it because the box is mounted outside the frame...in the wheel well.

The original style power assist is also available-Just not my cup of tea..I think CPP carries all of them.

Keith

This is what I did, not original, and not a kit either.
http://rides.webshots.com/photo/1484204939080251109JjURFe
It uses an IH Scout late 70's box.

Here is a way of running the PS pump, and worked well but requires a generator with good quality ball bearings, which is not a problem.
http://rides.webshots.com/photo/1484182686080251109emAXqy
(I could be talked into selling the special made bracket, send a PM if interested)

Grigg

very nice!!! If I was still running a generator and not an alternator Id be very interested. What did you get the pump off of?

Im still thinking of going the electro-hydraulic route but just for kicks I may try designing the brackets to mount a belt driven pump on a inline 6. Will see.

I have considered the same approach for an alternator, but as you already know a proper stand alone bracket is the way to go, if you can make it work.
Problem with that could be finding or having made or modified a crank pulley with two groves. That was my problem when I cam up with the piggy back idea, I think there are crank pulley options now though. A factory one being a 235 or 261 that had a factory air compressor is supposed to have a double grove crank pulley, but this is a somewhat rare option and only on the bigger trucks if that.
Check out this guy, he may be able to help: http://members.aol.com/damperdoc/

The pump I used came from an IH pickup, but is the same as used on GM vehicles of all sorts for many years, later ones had metric fittings and bolts (approx 19980). It is a Saginaw P series pump, often called a "caned ham" pump because of the reservoir shape. I also had an aftermarket rebuilt/upgraded one from AGR, but I think I'll use regular auto parts store rebuilds in the future.

Grigg

Guess I will have to hit up the local yard this coming weekend if the weather is just right. This place is a gold mine of cars and trucks from the 50's/60's up to early 80's. There are a few (or at least 1 that im aware of) 1-1/2 ton or up AD trucks in the yard and a few other bigger late 50's early 60's trucks, i will have to check it out to see what they have. There is also an abundence of cars (what i think to be 50's/60's) I will have to also check out, if I don't find any factory belt driven setups, my next plan is to look for a electro-hydraulic pump and my final plan is to make my own brackets to mount a
belt driven pump to my 235.


Oh yeah, IH - International Harvester??? or something???

call buffalo enterprises at 360-652-7684. i purchased a pulley from him. 212.00 with shipping. only takes checks. a little crusty but does a good job. ron

look up www.golden-state-parts.com they offer two kits in there.

Correct!

Grigg

For a pump I bought an old generator with the attached power steering pump(actually bought 3). These were factory issues on cars and trucks in the 50's.

Keith

You might also try the electric power steering pump. There's no need for pullys. I used to see them on Ebay all the time and contemplated using it myself before I went with the 327.

electric to me seems the easiest way to go, I just have to keep a look out for one of these electro-hydraulic pumps every time I go to the u-pull-it yard. Alos need to find out how they are wired. Maybe I should check out some online forums for the vehicles that have electric hydraulic power steering and see if anyone is parting out thier vehicle.