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04-24-2013, 12:43 AM
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steering box rebuilder
need the manual steering box in my COPO rebuilt..its kinda loose and not something I can do...its the original box to the car. Any recomendations?
thanks Albert
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1969 9566AA COPO Chevelle M-22 1969 Malibu 489 ZL-1 T-56/4.56 1969 Beaumont 540 th400 3.70 1969 Chevelle 300 Deluxe 427 ZL-1 M 22W 1970 Olds 442 W 30 2 door post 1969 Ply. GTX 426 hemi auto. Blue. 1940 Dodge pick up Durango 4X4 1968 Camaro ragtop LSA ZL1 
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#2
04-24-2013, 01:31 AM
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Re: steering box rebuilder
I used Chip at Power Steering Services. http://www.powersteering.com/
When I got mine back, it looked good enough to put on the mantle! Good guy to deal with and specializes in GM boxes.
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Snarl softly and carry a big stick! 1969 Hurst/Olds 13.26 @ 103.12 Pure Stock Rusty Small
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04-24-2013, 01:29 PM
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Re: steering box rebuilder
I though Chip only did power steering units? I do my own but parts are very hard to come by. Al, if anyone can rebuilt it you certainly can!
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Rick Nelson Musclecar Restoration and Design, Inc (retired) www.musclecarrestorationanddesign.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62r-6vgk2_8 specialized in (only real) LS6 Chevelle restorations
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#5
04-25-2013, 01:06 AM
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Re: steering box rebuilder
You sure it needs a rebuild and not just an adjustment? More often than not they just need a 1/4 turn on the adjusting nut and it's good to go.
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Tom Rightler Vice President, Maryland Chevelle Club MCC Newsletter Editor  1970 SS 454 1970 SS 454 Convertible 1969 Malibu
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#6
04-25-2013, 01:24 AM
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Re: steering box rebuilder
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BlueSS454</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You sure it needs a rebuild and not just an adjustment? More often than not they just need a 1/4 turn on the adjusting nut and it's good to go. </div></div>
I tried that..helped a little but still almost 1/3 of a turn play!
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1969 9566AA COPO Chevelle M-22 1969 Malibu 489 ZL-1 T-56/4.56 1969 Beaumont 540 th400 3.70 1969 Chevelle 300 Deluxe 427 ZL-1 M 22W 1970 Olds 442 W 30 2 door post 1969 Ply. GTX 426 hemi auto. Blue. 1940 Dodge pick up Durango 4X4 1968 Camaro ragtop LSA ZL1
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#7
04-25-2013, 02:08 AM
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Re: steering box rebuilder
Mine was like that and I thought the same..'worn steering box' - especially after I too tightened up the adjusting nut with no real improvement..
Turned out to be the Pitman arm splines worn and all of the play was from that as the box proved out to be good.. Randy
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