Re: [FWDLK] 55 Desoto Power Steering

[Nick Sperduto <drt-rdr@xxxxxxx>]

John, eventually I'm going to have to do the same thing also.
My plan was to just get hoses made to connect the new pump to the existing box and if there's too much pressure, put an inline regulator in.

Scott, did that guy (worm) with the 55 wagon at Carlisle, did he have PS?

Nick


> John,
> I am doing the same conversion on my 56 Dodge. A ps pump from a LA engine
> usingthe original PS box.  I was told by one of the steering box rebuilders
> (one of the better guys that have been around a while, I forget exactly
> which one) that the pressure would not be a problem. The biggest headache is
> having the correct hoses made.
>
> Can you please pass on anything that you might learn from your post.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Scott
>
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> ----Original Message Follows----
> From: desotojohn <desotojohn@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> Reply-To: desotojohn <desotojohn@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [FWDLK] 55 Desoto Power Steering
> Date: Tue, 27 Apr 2004 22:09:34 -0700
>
> Does anyone on the list have experience connecting a 55 Desoto Power
> Steering column to a more modern Mopar power steering pump?  Any problems
> with pressure, volume?
>
> Or, has anyone completely replaced the steering with a modern aftermarket
> unit?
>
>   Thanks
>
> John Compton
>
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