bypass power steering?

madmav71 · 07-08-2003, 05:27 PM

i have a 71 model 302, and i'm having problems with the power steering. i just want to get rid of the power steering. the fan and the water pump are ran off the power steering. i don't want to go with any electrical water pump or fan. anybody got any suggestions?

thunderbolt · 07-10-2003, 11:44 AM

You will need a manual steering box because simply disconnecting the pump and plumbing will not make the power box act like a manual. As for the belt configuration, that should be pretty easy. Measure the correct belt size by putting a piece of twine around the pulley and go compare with other belts. One for a 65-70 w/o power steering should be pretty close it not perfect.

07-08-2003, 05:27 PM	#1
madmav71 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 4	bypass power steering? i have a 71 model 302, and i'm having problems with the power steering. i just want to get rid of the power steering. the fan and the water pump are ran off the power steering. i don't want to go with any electrical water pump or fan. anybody got any suggestions? __________________ MADMAV71

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07-10-2003, 11:44 AM	#2
thunderbolt Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 380	You will need a manual steering box because simply disconnecting the pump and plumbing will not make the power box act like a manual. As for the belt configuration, that should be pretty easy. Measure the correct belt size by putting a piece of twine around the pulley and go compare with other belts. One for a 65-70 w/o power steering should be pretty close it not perfect.