Hi Fred, I emailed you off list a photo of the pulley. Maybe it didn't go through? Reply back to me at [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Herb -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Fred Dowaliby Sent: Thursday, December 23, 2004 11:34 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] power steering conversion Hi Herb, Well, I ordered the bracket and reservoir from Zoops today. So, I am committed to switching to power steering. I am really looking forward to the 12:1 ratio. I didn't order the pump as I am still considering the polished aluminum one from Summit. I will probably go with the AGR box. Well, you had mentioned that you had a Zoops two-groove v-belt pulley for the Type 2 pump. I can definitely use it. Please let me know how we can make it happen. Thanks, Fred Hi Fred, > > Everything you've described I've done to my Elky. The Type II > pump/brackets/pulley/resevoir all came from Zoops. I made the hoses > myself > because I'm using a hydrobooster for my brakes. > > If you plan to use V-belts, don't buy the pullye because I have a two > groove > that's nearly brand new because I switched to serpentine. > > On these two links, there are some pictures of the p/s... > > http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/El_Camino_Engine.htm > > http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/El_Camino_Engine.2.htm > > > Herb Lumpp > http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/index.htm > > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Fred Dowaliby > Sent: Monday, December 20, 2004 10:30 PM > To: The Chevelle Mailing List > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] power steering conversion > > > Dale, > > Thanks for your reply. > > As I don't have a power box I think I will buy the AGR from Summit. > It's either that or the boneyard, and I've been spoiled with new parts > lately. A bit pricey at $329.95 but it is "manufactured with new > components" and gives a 12:1 ratio. > > I think I have no choice but to use a Type 2 pump as my alternator is > inwardly mounted right above with a short water pump configuration. Now > all I need to do is figure out where to put the reservoir, as you said. > > Fred > > > On Dec 20, 2004, at 12:42 PM, Dale wrote: > >> I used an AGR box as a replacement on my 67 (already had P/S) and I >> found it >> to be a bit stiffer than the regular box; meaning I couldn't 'palm' >> turn the >> car. It wasn't so stiff as to not be power, but not as free and easy >> as >> before. If you have another P/S box, you might consider someone like >> http://www.powersteering.com/ out of Springfield, MO to rebuild a box. >> I >> haven't used them but others on Team Chevelle have and rate their >> products >> as first class. $235.00 exchange for a GM quick-ratio 12:1 >> conversion. >> >> To me, the primary advantage of a Type II pump is it's smaller and the >> reservoir is remote making a little cleaner installation as long as >> you have >> a place to mount the reservoir. Reservoir is also easier to >> check/fill if >> not behind belts. >> >> Dale McIntosh >> 67 El Camino/96 BMW Z3 >> ACES #1709/TC Gold #92 >> >> I've stopped 8,535 spam and fraud messages. You can too! >> One month FREE spam and fraud protection at >> http://www.cloudmark.com/safetybarsig/?rc=wn44hl >> -----Original Message----- >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Fred >> Dowaliby >> Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2004 8:16 PM >> To: The Chevelle Mailing List >> Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] power steering conversion >> >> Thanks Bill. >> >> It's beginning to look like I can get a short water pump bracket from >> Zoops for a Type II pump, and the pump and remote reservoir are >> available in polished aluminum from Summit. Summit also sells a box >> with a 12:1 ratio made by AGR. As far as the lines go, it looks like >> Russell produces "Powerflex" hoses and ends, made for high pressure >> applications, like brakes and power steering. >> >> This will all be a bit pricey but have the look I want. >> >> >> >> Bill, >> >> Thanks for your reply. I think all of the parts are available from >> Zoops and Summit. Russell makes hose and endings specifically for this >> application, called "Powerflex" hoses and endings. I will probably go >> with a billet Type II pump with remote reservoir. >> >> Thanks again, >> >> Fred >> >> On Dec 19, 2004, at 6:50 PM, Bill Lessenberry wrote: >> >>> At 12:53 PM 12/19/2004, you wrote: >>>> Bill, >>>> Thanks for your reply. I am using a short water pump, no ac. I'd >>>> like >>>> the pump to be on the driver side to minimize the pump-to-steering >>>> box hose. >>>> >>>> I would particularly like to know any advantages/disadvantages to >>>> the >>>> Saginaw vs. the Type II >>> >>> Sorry, I don't have any experience there, so I can't help. >>> >>>> and the remote vs. the attached reservoir. >>> >>> I believe that you have to use a remote reservoir because of >>> clearance >>> problems with the alternator. >>> >>> >>>> I am interested in the polished aluminum Type II pump sold by >>>> Summit, >>>> for one reason it uses -AN fittings. I would also like it to look as >>>> good as possible. >>> >>> You could use an aluminum remote reservoir with the AN fittings & >>> hoses for a nice look on the supply and return side, but I'd check >>> the >>> specs on the hose that you use on the pressure side. P/S pumps are >>> capable of 1200 psi or more, & you don't want a hose or fitting to >>> leak or break. >>> >>> BL >>> >> >> >> >> > > >