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: Help on gearbox ratio


smokin 406
Mar 29th, 04, 6:43 PM
Going to replace my power steering gearbox on my 70 Chevelle. Don't know the ratio, comes 21/2-3 turns or 32/3-4 turns stop to stop. can anybody help?

supersport396_2000
Mar 29th, 04, 7:21 PM
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Tom's 68
Mar 29th, 04, 8:38 PM
turn your steering wheel from one side all the way to the other
if you get 3 1\2 to 4 turns you have the standard
if you get only around 3 you have the quick ratio
less turns to go lock to lock

DN
Mar 29th, 04, 9:06 PM
70 was first year for variable ratio. 16:1 on center and 12.4:1 2.9 turns lock to lock.