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

[Michael <493mike@xxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks for the review Bill. Beautiful car!

Mike

On 4/21/2023 11:15 AM, 62-65-mail-list-club-Gary-H wrote:
> 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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