Ausie59
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Hi All.
I have a 348 in a 1959 Impala. It has a 605 Power steering conversion kit in it. I have recently fitted a reconditioned power steering box and had to grind away the casting to allow for clearance for the power steering pump and pulley to miss the box. The box has started to leak fluid and of course , as I have ground the casting, I will not be able to return it for a refund. I'm really not happy with this set up and would like to fit a better conversion kit to the car.
Does anyone recommend a particular kit that they are happy with? That allows for a decent amount of clearance for steering components?
Are these kits easy to install? I've seen some that require a cut out radiator. I'm Okay with doing this if the kit is worth the effort.
Some kits I've seen are:- Borgeson-Delphi 600 based, CPP-500 Series Power Steering Conversion Set and Global West.
Suggestions would be greatly appreciated. If you have some photos of the conversion, that would be great too.
Cheers..... Ausie59.......... Australia...........
I have a 348 in a 1959 Impala. It has a 605 Power steering conversion kit in it. I have recently fitted a reconditioned power steering box and had to grind away the casting to allow for clearance for the power steering pump and pulley to miss the box. The box has started to leak fluid and of course , as I have ground the casting, I will not be able to return it for a refund. I'm really not happy with this set up and would like to fit a better conversion kit to the car.
Does anyone recommend a particular kit that they are happy with? That allows for a decent amount of clearance for steering components?
Are these kits easy to install? I've seen some that require a cut out radiator. I'm Okay with doing this if the kit is worth the effort.
Some kits I've seen are:- Borgeson-Delphi 600 based, CPP-500 Series Power Steering Conversion Set and Global West.
Suggestions would be greatly appreciated. If you have some photos of the conversion, that would be great too.
Cheers..... Ausie59.......... Australia...........