power steering conversion

[69rangerf100]

i got a power steering box for my 69 f100 the box came from a 70 f100. i have a 390 Ci engine. my question is where do i mount the compression on to the engine for the power steering. if anyone has a diagram or pics i would appreciate everyones input. thanks

[green68250]

Are you talking about the P/S pump? If so it will mount to the driver side of the engine using the 2 bolt holes on the driver side of the water pump and the one threaded hole on the driver side head. There is a special bracket that will need to get in order to mount the pump.

http://www.benchworksteering.com/images ... %20kit.jpg

This is the whole setup. The large bracket at the right is the one you need.

http://www.fordification.com/board/68-PS-cooler.jpg

This is what it should look like, this is showing the cooler but you can see where abouts the pump is mounted.

Hope this helps,
Corbin

[ROBT257]

I don't know if the seller on ebay is a member on here as well. But figured there was a good chance. If not what do you guys think of this?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... &viewitem=

And do you think a novice like me would have a chance in installing the system with no specialty tools?
Is it a good price?
How much do you think it would cost to have it installed by an accomplished mechanic?

[69rangerf100]

it is really not that hard of a conversion to do just make sure that you have a repair manual or even better a set of factory shop manuals for your truck. all you really have to do is disconnect the pitman arm from the steering linkage, disconnect the steering column from the steering box, take out the three bolts that hold on the steering box to the frame. and mount the actual pump to the block and get the new belt to add the pump to the accessory drive belt. but importantly track down a steering column that is for power steering otherwise you will have to modify your current column to work with the power steering set up.