I used an AGR box as a replacement on my 67 (already had P/S) and I found it to be a bit stiffer than the regular box; meaning I couldn't 'palm' turn the car. It wasn't so stiff as to not be power, but not as free and easy as before. If you have another P/S box, you might consider someone like http://www.powersteering.com/ out of Springfield, MO to rebuild a box. I haven't used them but others on Team Chevelle have and rate their products as first class. $235.00 exchange for a GM quick-ratio 12:1 conversion.
To me, the primary advantage of a Type II pump is it's smaller and the reservoir is remote making a little cleaner installation as long as you have a place to mount the reservoir. Reservoir is also easier to check/fill if not behind belts. Dale McIntosh 67 El Camino/96 BMW Z3 ACES #1709/TC Gold #92 I've stopped 8,535 spam and fraud messages. You can too! One month FREE spam and fraud protection at http://www.cloudmark.com/safetybarsig/?rc=wn44hl -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Fred Dowaliby Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2004 8:16 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] power steering conversion Thanks Bill. It's beginning to look like I can get a short water pump bracket from Zoops for a Type II pump, and the pump and remote reservoir are available in polished aluminum from Summit. Summit also sells a box with a 12:1 ratio made by AGR. As far as the lines go, it looks like Russell produces "Powerflex" hoses and ends, made for high pressure applications, like brakes and power steering. This will all be a bit pricey but have the look I want. Bill, Thanks for your reply. I think all of the parts are available from Zoops and Summit. Russell makes hose and endings specifically for this application, called "Powerflex" hoses and endings. I will probably go with a billet Type II pump with remote reservoir. Thanks again, Fred On Dec 19, 2004, at 6:50 PM, Bill Lessenberry wrote: > At 12:53 PM 12/19/2004, you wrote: >> Bill, >> Thanks for your reply. I am using a short water pump, no ac. I'd like >> the pump to be on the driver side to minimize the pump-to-steering >> box hose. >> >> I would particularly like to know any advantages/disadvantages to the >> Saginaw vs. the Type II > > Sorry, I don't have any experience there, so I can't help. > >> and the remote vs. the attached reservoir. > > I believe that you have to use a remote reservoir because of clearance > problems with the alternator. > > >> I am interested in the polished aluminum Type II pump sold by Summit, >> for one reason it uses -AN fittings. I would also like it to look as >> good as possible. > > You could use an aluminum remote reservoir with the AN fittings & > hoses for a nice look on the supply and return side, but I'd check the > specs on the hose that you use on the pressure side. P/S pumps are > capable of 1200 psi or more, & you don't want a hose or fitting to > leak or break. > > BL >
