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I used the pump and reservoir from a mid 60's C60 dump truck. Has a Saginaw power steering box. I bought the pitman arm and steering shaft from "Waterloo equipment" if you have any ?'s... Binnalljr at yahoodotcom
I also have the reinforcing plate on the back.
I probably could of used the belt position in front of the compressor by tucking the pump in closer.
If there ever does become a problem it still can be done.
I have full steering same as I did before the conversion.
Will turn from stop to stop. I have had no hard spots on the wheel due to the belt slipping.
There have also been no squeaking.
The picture you see here is the first way I had the pump. But when I went to put the fender on it hit the pulley.
My truck has a after market aluminum radiator. Has no fan shroud
However the pump and pulley are back even with the air compressor.
See the pictures in the original post.
For the last two week I've been off work so here's what I've been doing.
I started with a 1987 A.m. General deuce and a half.
Removed the driver side fender and many other parts.
I went to a scrap yard I knew of and he had the Mid 80's chevy with the gear box I wanted.
After removing from the...
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