steering hose question
03-14-2007, 08:27 AM
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steering hose question Hey guys, this is for a 62 impala.
I can just have power steering lines made up and bolt them in without any pressure issuses, can't I? There is an aeroquip store that'll make them for me.
I am retaining the stock power assist for now, and am not sure if the pressure of the newer LS1 pump is OK?
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I can just have power steering lines made up and bolt them in without any pressure issuses, can't I? There is an aeroquip store that'll make them for me.
I am retaining the stock power assist for now, and am not sure if the pressure of the newer LS1 pump is OK?
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03-14-2007, 09:48 AM
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Some folks on the site say that the increased pressure from the LS1 pump can cause the steering to be rather light but it can easily be remedied by putting a weaker pressure spring in the LS1 pump. It is easy to do, just behind the pressure hose in the pump.
03-14-2007, 10:58 AM
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your impala uses the same boxes as the other older GM cars... the steering is slightly lighter, but otherwise, its the same.. as far as i know, noone has had any failures or problems from running the newer pump on the older box.
i would like to know more about this weaker pressure spring... where can i get one? i would like stiffer then stock steering (less assist).. a "heavier" wheel...
i would like to know more about this weaker pressure spring... where can i get one? i would like stiffer then stock steering (less assist).. a "heavier" wheel...
03-14-2007, 12:38 PM
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My 71 Chevelle is connected to the origina bac and LS1 Pump and so far all is ok.. as everyone stated, just a bit lighter on the effort and feel. May have to look into changing the valve/spring to get back some feel one of these days.. but not biggie for now!
03-14-2007, 01:14 PM
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A previous posting on this site suggested taking the old spring with you for comparison and getting a lighter one. Not the most tidy thing to change out a bunch of times but not that bad!