Will a ps box from an 83 bolt in a 68? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**ScottH** · 11-07-2009, 06:15 PM

I have a 68 with stock power steering however the box is leaking pretty bad.
I can get another box from a 83 but need to know if it will bolt in and use the same hoses that I have on now.

If anyone could shed some light on this change I would really appreciate any insight.

Thanks

Scott

boogie67 · 11-07-2009, 07:26 PM

It will bolt in but you have to change your hoses or use the pump off the 83.I did it on my 67.

grayw0lf · 11-08-2009, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boogie67

It will bolt in but you have to change your hoses or use the pump off the 83.I did it on my 67.

What all years will bolt in place?

Tx Firefighter · 11-08-2009, 12:36 PM

You don't have to change to the later model pump just because the hose ends are different. You just unscrew the 1 inch hex fitting out of a late model pump and screw it into your old pump. They interchange and this gives you the proper fitting you need for the late model hose.

**70C10Toejam** · 11-09-2009, 11:43 PM

the big problem I had with using an '85 ps box on mine was not finding any metric-o-ring lines that would fit the truck. Just convert the '83 to a flair line box.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=242458

**ScottH** · 11-10-2009, 04:40 PM

Great info guys, thanks!

11-07-2009, 06:15 PM	#1
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,193	Will a ps box from an 83 bolt in a 68? I have a 68 with stock power steering however the box is leaking pretty bad. I can get another box from a 83 but need to know if it will bolt in and use the same hoses that I have on now. If anyone could shed some light on this change I would really appreciate any insight. Thanks Scott __________________ 1963 C10 swb fleetside 1966 C10 swb fleetside 1966 GMC G1000 Handi-bus (future project) 1955 Chevy 2 dr. wagon

11-07-2009, 07:26 PM	#2
boogie67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: waco tx Posts: 584	Re: Will a ps box from an 83 bolt in a 68? It will bolt in but you have to change your hoses or use the pump off the 83.I did it on my 67. __________________ 77 swb starting all over again.

11-08-2009, 12:36 PM	#4
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Will a ps box from an 83 bolt in a 68? You don't have to change to the later model pump just because the hose ends are different. You just unscrew the 1 inch hex fitting out of a late model pump and screw it into your old pump. They interchange and this gives you the proper fitting you need for the late model hose. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

11-09-2009, 11:43 PM	#5
70C10Toejam Hellasick Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Death Moans, IA Posts: 876	Re: Will a ps box from an 83 bolt in a 68? the big problem I had with using an '85 ps box on mine was not finding any metric-o-ring lines that would fit the truck. Just convert the '83 to a flair line box. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=242458 Attached Images __________________ I keep two MAGNUMS in my desk. One's a gun, and I keep it loaded. The other's a bottle and it keeps ME loaded. I'm Tracer Bullet. (Calvin and Hobbes) This life was a test. It was only a test. If this had been an actual life, you would have received instructions on where to go and what to do. RED meat is not bad for you...FUZZY BLUE/GREEN MEAT is bad for you!!!!!!!!!!!!! BUILT FORD TOUGH WITH CHEVY STUFF--sticker at Goodguys

11-10-2009, 04:40 PM	#6
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,193	Re: Will a ps box from an 83 bolt in a 68? Great info guys, thanks! __________________ 1963 C10 swb fleetside 1966 C10 swb fleetside 1966 GMC G1000 Handi-bus (future project) 1955 Chevy 2 dr. wagon

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