Fw: Power steering advice needed ....update.

["62-65-mail-list-club-Gary-H" <62-65-mail-list-club@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I a posting this email for Bill, as it got misdirected. 

Thank you for the nice update Bill! It's good to know what happened in your project and that it turned out great! 

Gary H.
 
>  From: Bill Stevson  
>  
>  Some of you may remember me posting about thinking about updating the
>  power steering in my 1964 Dodge Polara. I decided to get the Borgeson
>  steering box from Bergman Auto Craft. Peter Bergman makes a steering
>  column coupler (BAC Direct Fit Coupler) and BAC PS Line Kit that makes
>  installing the Borgeson box a take-the-old-one-off,
>  bolt-the-new-one-on project. So, I ordered the box and Peter shipped
>  it out the same day. Took it my mechanic, they took off the old one,
>  put on the new one and discovered the pitman arm didn't fit. I had
>  ordered the Small Sector box that is supposed to fit a 1964. Since my
>  engine is a 1966 and I'm not totally clear on some of its mechanical
>  history, I think that may explain the following: The shop couldn't tie
>  up a service bay to keep my car inside for however long it could take
>  to get the right parts, so they put the old (perfectly good) box back
>  on and I went an ordered a new pitman arm to match the small sector
>  box. Peter shipped it the day I ordered it. I got the new pitman arm
>  and then we discovered the power steering pump line-connector did not
>  fit the pressure valve that came on the small sector box. So, once
>  again, Peter shipped the bigger valve the same day I called him. So,
>  to make a long story short of a really long story.....
>  After starting this project in February, They got the new box
>  installed yesterday and I just got back today from getting the front
>  end realigned. All I can say so for is, it is definitely an upgrade in
>  handling and driveability and to me, well worth the effort.
>  
>  Thanks to all for your replies and advice,
>  Bill Stevson
>  
>  

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