Hi Herb,
Well, I ordered the bracket and reservoir from Zoops today. So, I am committed to switching to power steering. I am really looking forward to the 12:1 ratio. I didn't order the pump as I am still considering the polished aluminum one from Summit. I will probably go with the AGR box.
Well, you had mentioned that you had a Zoops two-groove v-belt pulley for the Type 2 pump. I can definitely use it. Please let me know how we can make it happen.
Thanks,
Fred
Hi Fred,
Everything you've described I've done to my Elky. The Type II
pump/brackets/pulley/resevoir all came from Zoops. I made the hoses myself
because I'm using a hydrobooster for my brakes.
If you plan to use V-belts, don't buy the pullye because I have a two groove
that's nearly brand new because I switched to serpentine.
On these two links, there are some pictures of the p/s...
http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/El_Camino_Engine.htm
http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/El_Camino_Engine.2.htm
Herb Lumpp http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/index.htm
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Fred Dowaliby Sent: Monday, December 20, 2004 10:30 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] power steering conversion
Dale,
Thanks for your reply.
As I don't have a power box I think I will buy the AGR from Summit. It's either that or the boneyard, and I've been spoiled with new parts lately. A bit pricey at $329.95 but it is "manufactured with new components" and gives a 12:1 ratio.
I think I have no choice but to use a Type 2 pump as my alternator is inwardly mounted right above with a short water pump configuration. Now all I need to do is figure out where to put the reservoir, as you said.
Fred
On Dec 20, 2004, at 12:42 PM, Dale wrote:
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
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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
