I have two questions, one regarding Power Steering pump brackets and the second regarding removing a stubborn Tie rod end.
1.) I am in the process of installing a power steering set up in my 1966 327/350hp car. I have run into a delemma as to whether I have the correct Pump bracket and if not, will the bracket that I have work.
I purchased the complete Power steering system used and was told that it was for a small block corvette. I ordered a mounting bolt kit from LIC Part # 23-21B and received two long bolts amoung other misc. nuts, washers, bolts etc. When I went to mount the bracket that I have, the bolts were too long. I checked the Corvette Central website (great pictures) to double check if the brackets were correct as I believed the bolt set was. On the website it showed two brackets that can be used, one # 562320 1965-82 (bracket set) and also Part # 562325 1965- 74 Bracket. I have the 562325, will this bracket work? I would have to purchase shorter bolts to bolt it to the block. Are there any spacers needed?
2.) Upon removing my manual steering set up I removed the Drivers side Tie rod with out any issues, actually it all came off pretty easily, however Murphey's Law, the last piece to remove, the Passenger tie rod end connecting to the Steering knuckle, the castle nut and ball stud just turn together when trying to turn the nut. I have used PB blaster for 3 days now, tried heating the nut to loosen. Drove the Pickle fork in to try to wedge the ball stud and still the whole thing turns.
Any tricks that I have not thought of.
Many thanks in advance,
Nick
1.) I am in the process of installing a power steering set up in my 1966 327/350hp car. I have run into a delemma as to whether I have the correct Pump bracket and if not, will the bracket that I have work.
I purchased the complete Power steering system used and was told that it was for a small block corvette. I ordered a mounting bolt kit from LIC Part # 23-21B and received two long bolts amoung other misc. nuts, washers, bolts etc. When I went to mount the bracket that I have, the bolts were too long. I checked the Corvette Central website (great pictures) to double check if the brackets were correct as I believed the bolt set was. On the website it showed two brackets that can be used, one # 562320 1965-82 (bracket set) and also Part # 562325 1965- 74 Bracket. I have the 562325, will this bracket work? I would have to purchase shorter bolts to bolt it to the block. Are there any spacers needed?
2.) Upon removing my manual steering set up I removed the Drivers side Tie rod with out any issues, actually it all came off pretty easily, however Murphey's Law, the last piece to remove, the Passenger tie rod end connecting to the Steering knuckle, the castle nut and ball stud just turn together when trying to turn the nut. I have used PB blaster for 3 days now, tried heating the nut to loosen. Drove the Pickle fork in to try to wedge the ball stud and still the whole thing turns.
Any tricks that I have not thought of.
Many thanks in advance,
Nick
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