Power steering with 1994 EFI 351W engine in 68 coupe?

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Thomas Cameron - 23 Jul 2005 22:28 GMT

Like I mentioned a few weeks ago, I am putting a 1994 EFI 351W engine from
an SVT Lightning into my '68 coupe. The '68 has power steering, and I'd
like to keep it. The engine pulled from the Lightning has a PS pump
attached. Does anyone know how hard it would be to make it work with the
'68's steering?

Thanks!
Thomas

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Big Al - 27 Jul 2005 18:57 GMT

> Like I mentioned a few weeks ago, I am putting a 1994 EFI 351W engine from
> an SVT Lightning into my '68 coupe. The '68 has power steering, and I'd
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> Thanks!
> Thomas

Why would it be any harder than connecting the lines? Most "hose" shops can
make hoses any length with any fittings on the ends. If you need a cooler,
just put it on the return side. (Low pressure)

Al

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.boB - 27 Jul 2005 20:54 GMT

As designed, it won't work. The older pumps have different pressures and flow
rates than the old ones. You could probably make it work if you used a Heidt's
adjustable pressure valve.

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Thomas Cameron - 27 Jul 2005 22:53 GMT

So would the best bet be to use the '68 PS pump? Fab some sort of
bracket?

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