Help on LS 3 power steering hook up - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

flipper58 · 09-04-2017, 06:34 PM

I'm connecting an LS3 power steering pump to an original steering gear on a 71 C10. I'm using a Detroit Performance braided hose setup. I've installed an All Star Performance adapter fitting for an AN fitting off the pump. The 90 degree fitting that is supposed to connect to the pump looks like it will simply not fit. Looks like it will rub on the pulley, even if I could connect it by removing the pulley. Anybody ever dealt with this issue?
Thanks,
Phil

**mongocanfly** · 09-04-2017, 07:33 PM

did your engine come from a wrecked vehicle? ..on mine....the pulley center was actually bent back towards the mount. .still ran true but wasn't lined up with the other pulleys..

flipper58 · 09-04-2017, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by mongocanfly

did your engine come from a wrecked vehicle? ..on mine....the pulley center was actually bent back towards the mount. .still ran true but wasn't lined up with the other pulleys..

Nope. All new stuff.

flipper58 · 09-04-2017, 08:43 PM

Looks like this might solve my issue: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/fla-fr1634

Anyone ever use this Flaming River fitting?

Russ.W. · 09-04-2017, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flipper58

Looks like this might solve my issue: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/fla-fr1634

Anyone ever use this Flaming River fitting?

I used one made by Earls, and it's about $15 cheaper than that FR offering. Made for the same reason. Clearing the PS pulley on an LS swap.

https://www.summitracing.com/int/par...1erl/overview/

homemade87 · 09-05-2017, 07:43 AM

I did what you are trying to do . What I did order a hose for a 04 corvette and removed the end that went to the pump and had it crimped onto the hose for the pump . The corvette hose has a long piece that drops down below the pulley with a nut on it to tighten . I did this long before there was aftermarket parts available . Looks like the piece from summit will do the same thing and work fine .

I do like the flaming river one better . It has a place for a wrench when tightening up and loosening the AN nut as well as install and removal of the fitting .

flipper58 · 09-05-2017, 08:22 AM

Thanks guys. Time for a Summit order online, which now seems to be about a weekly event.
Phil

Jstock85 · 09-05-2017, 09:35 AM

Thats how i feel. Always a trip to the parts store on need something online!

09-04-2017, 06:34 PM	#1
flipper58 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Pleasant Ridge, MI Posts: 285	Help on LS 3 power steering hook up I'm connecting an LS3 power steering pump to an original steering gear on a 71 C10. I'm using a Detroit Performance braided hose setup. I've installed an All Star Performance adapter fitting for an AN fitting off the pump. The 90 degree fitting that is supposed to connect to the pump looks like it will simply not fit. Looks like it will rub on the pulley, even if I could connect it by removing the pulley. Anybody ever dealt with this issue? Thanks, Phil Attached Images

09-04-2017, 07:33 PM	#2
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,671	Re: Help on LS 3 power steering hook up did your engine come from a wrecked vehicle? ..on mine....the pulley center was actually bent back towards the mount. .still ran true but wasn't lined up with the other pulleys..

09-04-2017, 08:43 PM	#4
flipper58 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Pleasant Ridge, MI Posts: 285	Re: Help on LS 3 power steering hook up Looks like this might solve my issue: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/fla-fr1634 Anyone ever use this Flaming River fitting? Attached Images

09-05-2017, 07:43 AM	#6
homemade87 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Guntersville Alabama Posts: 1,073	Re: Help on LS 3 power steering hook up I did what you are trying to do . What I did order a hose for a 04 corvette and removed the end that went to the pump and had it crimped onto the hose for the pump . The corvette hose has a long piece that drops down below the pulley with a nut on it to tighten . I did this long before there was aftermarket parts available . Looks like the piece from summit will do the same thing and work fine . I do like the flaming river one better . It has a place for a wrench when tightening up and loosening the AN nut as well as install and removal of the fitting . Last edited by homemade87; 09-05-2017 at 07:58 AM.

09-05-2017, 08:22 AM	#7
flipper58 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Pleasant Ridge, MI Posts: 285	Re: Help on LS 3 power steering hook up Thanks guys. Time for a Summit order online, which now seems to be about a weekly event. Phil

09-05-2017, 09:35 AM	#8
Jstock85 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Brandon,MS Posts: 489	Re: Help on LS 3 power steering hook up Thats how i feel. Always a trip to the parts store on need something online!



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