power steering gear box

Actually, three...

First off, will a 383 motor cause any interference problems with a power steering gearbox in an A body? I know the oil pump sticks out on the left front of the engine at the bottom and I wonder if that might cause space utilization problems, but, maybe not. I dunno...

Second, I want to tell you that the "rebuilders" who work with companies like Auto Zone, Pep Boys, Carquest, Checkers/Schucks/Kragen, Advance Auto, and O'Reillys sometimes are not the most technically conscientious mechanics in the world.

I bought a "rebuilt" power steering box from Pep Boys for my A body (1972 Valiant with power steering), and by the time it had 4,000 miles on it, it had serious issues, such as almost half-a-turn of free play on center.

They offered to replace it, but I got my money back and ordered one from Firm Feel http://tinyurl.com/62ew6v and it has proven to be worth every penny I spent, with virtually no "play" on center, no leaks, and a nice increase in road feel. I think they call it "cop car" valving...

Good luck with your steering box!


I never said it was going in an a body :P

This is for my brothers 68 Charger. I am putting a brand new manual box he bought in mine, I am buying the power steering box for his car in return.

I ended up buying a 2 year old box off ebay a guy took out of his 69 cuda.

thanks to all who offered theres for sell, brother just did not want to go with an original 40 year old part, it could last a hundred miles or a million.