C2 Steering Damper

[Ghere]

I have a 63 convert., 340 HP, 4-spd. Did the L76 come with a steering damper? Can you help me?

[Tom H.]

Re: C2 Steering Damper

no

[Joe L.]

Re: C2 Steering Damper

Tom and Ghere-----

......but, the steering relay rod will still have the extra holes for the steering dampner attachments. ALL 1963 Corvette steering relay rods were the same, regardless of whether a steering dampner was actually installed. So, don't be confused by the unused holes on the relay rod.

[Myles Kukurudz]

Re: C2 Steering Damper

I seem to recall that if you want to add one you might have issues with the oil pan ..regards Myles

[Duke W.]

Re: C2 Steering Damper

When I realized my '63 L-76 did not have a steering damper, I just figured
the plant forgot to install it, but since the steering was fine
I decided not to install one.

Some years after that I finally came to realize that SHP/FI engines with the big oil pan did not have a steering damper because the long deep section of the oil pan precluded its installation without interference.

This was also the primary reason that power steering was not available on SHP/FI engines with the big pan.

Duke