My winter project this year is going to be a borgesen power steering conversion. I do plan on connecting with Bergman for the needed parts and advice, but I figured that I would begin to gather advice and document the progress here. I have a 1973 scamp with a stroked 440, tti long tube headers, flaming river 16:1 (one year old), trick flow 240 heads, QA1 k-frame, front disc brake conversion from dr diff, powermaster small starter, ar engineering alternator mounts, not spool engine mounts. Other than ordering a kit from Bergman, what other preparations are needed? Anything to watch out for?
Any wisdom that you can share would be greatly appreciated. Winter is almost here in Idaho.
Time for a big block power steering conversion. Wisdom appreciated
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Kent, I'd probably look at one of them under dash electric assist kits. That would save all the room under the hood. Just something to think about.
abodyjoe
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really buying the kit from Bergman the only issue i ran into with my small block was the pulley didn't line up. lucky for me my buddy restores chevelles and had a 70 Chevelle pulley that fit and lined up perfectly.
the only other issue that may come up for some is having to make your own line. in my application i had to make my lines. the kit came with everything to do it but would have been a pain in the *** if my buddy didn't have a specific tool to do it.
the only other issue that may come up for some is having to make your own line. in my application i had to make my lines. the kit came with everything to do it but would have been a pain in the *** if my buddy didn't have a specific tool to do it.
I have never seen one of these kits. Any references? I will search by references help.
After some research.......
I will look into the EPAS and Flaming River units
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It's certainly worth looking into. Might not be your cup of tea, but you never know.
I would love to not have to move the engine mounts, remove headers remove steering box, install new brackets and find pulleys. I have not read any negatives about these setups but I will sit down today, watch some football and research further. I have a torn rotator tendon that cannot be repaired without a complete replacement. This, power steering is needed.
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