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Ont67shortbox · 11-04-2009, 04:02 PM

I have a 67 short box with power steering,at the top end it seemed to float so on the second pass I took off the belt and it works alot better.Is a manual steering box still available for these trucks or will something else work like an s10 or newer unit,thanks for the help,

Alex1 · 11-04-2009, 07:51 PM

I have a manual box off of a '67 or 68 in mint shape...

Rodms · 11-05-2009, 12:27 AM

I think some 70's will work also,does it bolt 3 bolts trough the inside the frame?

Ont67shortbox · 11-06-2009, 09:48 AM

I will check the bolts today I think there is 3 just not positive,

Alex,what would you want for the box,I am near London

KQQL IT · 11-06-2009, 08:10 PM

the pitman arms are differnt between manual and power boxes also. FYI

1968SWBBigBlock · 11-06-2009, 08:27 PM

FYI - it is very common to just plug off the lines on a PS box and run it as a manual - it will work just fine and slows down your reaction which is a good thing in a truck going fast down the drag strip.

Super73 · 11-07-2009, 12:45 AM

There was a power box on my truck when i bought it with the SBC. I thought I'd retain it going to the Gen 3 motor. When my plans changed and decided to go faster than high 13's, I decided to swap it out for a manual box. It honestly drove a million times better. With the power box, it would never return to straight, way tooo twitchy up top.

jgh64pkup · 11-07-2009, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 1968SWBBigBlock

FYI - it is very common to just plug off the lines on a PS box and run it as a manual - it will work just fine and slows down your reaction which is a good thing in a truck going fast down the drag strip.

thats what i did i didnt know if it would work
so there shouldnt be any problems

Rodms · 11-07-2009, 01:00 AM

find a manual box and bolt it on and you will be better off!

jgh64pkup · 11-07-2009, 01:11 AM

will it turn as easy

KQQL IT · 11-07-2009, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by jgh64pkup

will it turn as easy

uhhhh. Not so much

jgh64pkup · 11-07-2009, 11:52 AM

well ill just keep my plugged power box

Super73 · 11-07-2009, 02:21 PM

Manual box is also lighter.. Not to mention getting rid of the power steering unit will also shave even more weight..

Alex1 · 11-07-2009, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Ont67shortbox

I will check the bolts today I think there is 3 just not positive,

Alex,what would you want for the box,I am near London

you have a pm

jgh64pkup · 11-08-2009, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Super73

Manual box is also lighter.. Not to mention getting rid of the power steering unit will also shave even more weight..

i got the pump off and just plugged the holes with some old fittings that i welded shut

11-04-2009, 04:02 PM	#1
Ont67shortbox Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ontario Posts: 279	Manual steering I have a 67 short box with power steering,at the top end it seemed to float so on the second pass I took off the belt and it works alot better.Is a manual steering box still available for these trucks or will something else work like an s10 or newer unit,thanks for the help,

11-04-2009, 07:51 PM	#2
Alex1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ottawa Ontario Canada Posts: 1,156	Re: Manual steering I have a manual box off of a '67 or 68 in mint shape...

11-05-2009, 12:27 AM	#3
Rodms Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Olive Branch,Mississippi Posts: 347	Re: Manual steering I think some 70's will work also,does it bolt 3 bolts trough the inside the frame? __________________ Built chevy tuff!

11-06-2009, 09:48 AM	#4
Ont67shortbox Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ontario Posts: 279	Re: Manual steering I will check the bolts today I think there is 3 just not positive, Alex,what would you want for the box,I am near London

11-06-2009, 08:10 PM	#5
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,257	Re: Manual steering the pitman arms are differnt between manual and power boxes also. FYI

11-06-2009, 08:27 PM	#6
1968SWBBigBlock Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,643	Re: Manual steering FYI - it is very common to just plug off the lines on a PS box and run it as a manual - it will work just fine and slows down your reaction which is a good thing in a truck going fast down the drag strip. __________________ 1968 SWB 454 + .040, 490HP x 540 FT pounds of Torque 10-1 Kb Forged pistons, recon rods w/ ARP wave loc bolts 781 heads Ported with 2.19/1.88 SSTvalves Lunati 60204 cam, Micro Trol lifters, Ported Edelbrock Performer Rpm manifold armor coated, Pertronix Triple Strike Ignition Holley 770 Street Avenger carb,Headers armor coated Built by Watson Ruppel Performance in Sarahsville Ohio. Hardshift Tranny Built Turbo 350,TSI 10" 3000 stall 12 Bolt Eaton Posi 4.10 Richmond Gears moser axles 18.5" x 31" Hoosier Pro Street Radials ET Classic 5 Wheels - polished Power Steering, Power Brakes,Disc Brakes,Tach & Gauge Dash, Tilt,Factory Air (gone) Custom Paint & Body Work Special thanks to my wife, my son and my money tree

11-07-2009, 12:45 AM	#7
Super73 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 2,841	Re: Manual steering There was a power box on my truck when i bought it with the SBC. I thought I'd retain it going to the Gen 3 motor. When my plans changed and decided to go faster than high 13's, I decided to swap it out for a manual box. It honestly drove a million times better. With the power box, it would never return to straight, way tooo twitchy up top. __________________ ------Motor---------------Bottle 60'---1.53---------------1.41 1/8---6.58 @ 105.92----5.87 @ 118.41 1/4---10.38 @ 126.97----9.24 @ 142.49

11-07-2009, 01:00 AM	#9
Rodms Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Olive Branch,Mississippi Posts: 347	Re: Manual steering find a manual box and bolt it on and you will be better off! __________________ Built chevy tuff!

11-07-2009, 01:11 AM	#10
jgh64pkup Sunburst C10!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,560	Re: Manual steering will it turn as easy __________________ Gage 1967 C10 Shortbed Stepside

11-07-2009, 11:52 AM	#12
jgh64pkup Sunburst C10!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,560	Re: Manual steering well ill just keep my plugged power box __________________ Gage 1967 C10 Shortbed Stepside

11-07-2009, 02:21 PM	#13
Super73 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 2,841	Re: Manual steering Manual box is also lighter.. Not to mention getting rid of the power steering unit will also shave even more weight.. __________________ ------Motor---------------Bottle 60'---1.53---------------1.41 1/8---6.58 @ 105.92----5.87 @ 118.41 1/4---10.38 @ 126.97----9.24 @ 142.49 Last edited by Super73; 11-07-2009 at 02:22 PM.



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