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| | | | Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 469 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 469 | I'm thinking about putting power steering on my 46 Chevy using a Toyota box. Will a pump from a mid 80's Chevy work? I have a dual groove pump on hand that would be a snap to build brackets for it and a alternator. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 | The only real concern is the pressure out put. i blew the seals on three racks last summer before i got a pressure reducer that worked.
Ron, The Computer Greek I love therefore I am.1954 3100 Chevy truckIn the Gallery 2017 Buick Encore See more pix1960 MGA Roadster Sold 7/18/2017
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,097 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,097 | As Ron stated pressure is an issue. The factory GM pump puts out about 1300psi and the Toyota (and Mustang II rack) operate on about 900psi. I have done both and the best way that I have found to regulate the pressure is by adding shims (small washers) to the pump control valve. The kits are available through speed shops or aftermarket suppliers. The last kit I bought was made by Bill's Hot Rod Parts in So Cal.
Fred
1956 3100 Pickup/Red/350/3sp OD/PS/Disc Brakes
1957 Bel Air Sport Coupe/Red/355/TH350/PS/Disc Brakes
2017 Silverado LT Single Cab SB/Black/5.3/6 Speed Trans
1947 Willys CJ2A w/F-Head engine
| | | | | Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,312 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,312 | As rfs56 said, easiest /cheapest way to reduce pressure is with a shim kit. Most Hot Rod parts places will carry it. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 76 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 76 | I used a shim kit also, works great and an easy install. But the thing I found is to shop around. My local speed shop wanted 35.00, found the exact same one from a catalog vender for 14.00 | | |
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