Adding power steering

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  1. Isxrookie

    Isxrookie Light Load Member

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    Also, I have a Cummins 290 in it.
     
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    Isxrookie Light Load Member

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    650cat425 Road Train Member

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    He's on one of the threads I watch and post on regularly. He's quite knowledgeable on the older iron. Hopefully he sees I tagged him here and will come along in a little while.
     
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    OLDSKOOLERnWV Captain Redbeard

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    Does the oil pump have a block off plate on the back? If so that will make it easier. You’ll need a coupling for the power steering pump, as well as the pump itself. Pump from a L10 should work as well.

    I would look at salvage yards and find a donor steering box, and go from there to be honest.

    I drove an old Cabover Shaker for Pop that had air assist steering, it wasn’t nothing to write home about, but it took the edge off lol.

    If you’re unsure about the your oil pump share a picture of it with us, lot of good heads here, not talking about me neither lol.....
     
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    I’m like a tumble weed lol, I blow through ever now and then.... :D
     
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    Isxrookie Light Load Member

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    Ok so this can be done then. I was afraid that it wouldn’t be able to be done. It’s basically I would need to get the proper parts and put it together
     
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    You're hard to keep track of, that's for sure. I figure I'll run into you one day and probably not know it til two weeks later. Lol
     
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    OLDSKOOLERnWV Captain Redbeard

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    This is the style pump you will need. Notice the splined shaft, you’ll need the coupling to join the 2 splined shafts in both pumps as well.
     
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    OLDSKOOLERnWV Captain Redbeard

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    Yes Sir. Show us a picture of your oil pump on the engine, not all pumps are setup for a power steering pump....
     
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    Isxrookie Light Load Member

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    Is this it?
     

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