Are there power steering kits for a corvette?
Are there power steering kits for a corvette?
Whether you’re maintaining your mid-year Corvette or completing a full restoration, our selection of C2 Corvette Steering System parts is unsurpassed. Our inventory selection includes rack and pinion kits for power and manual steering, along with power steering conversion kits to aid in your Corvette restoration.
How does the steering shaft work on a corvette?
When the steering shaft is turned, the control valve sends fluid to the power cylinder and the power cylinder uses a piston to aid in reducing steering effort. General Motors did not intend to give the Corvette effortless, Cadillac-like steering.
Where to install hydraulic cylinder on Corvette power steering?
Install the hydraulic cylinder using the same method as the castellated nut on the power steering control valve to tighten it. At the frame side of the hydraulic cylinder we install a large washer, rubber bushing, and sleeve. Make sure that the sleeve is installed. The sleeve is often omitted, resulting in crushed rubber bushings.
Are there rack and pinion kits for corvettes?
Our inventory selection includes rack and pinion kits for power and manual steering, along with power steering conversion kits to aid in your Corvette restoration. In addition, Zip stands behind all of our Corvette parts with our “No-Hassle Guarantee” – That\’s customer service the Zip way!
When the steering shaft is turned, the control valve sends fluid to the power cylinder and the power cylinder uses a piston to aid in reducing steering effort. General Motors did not intend to give the Corvette effortless, Cadillac-like steering.
Can a 1963 Corvette be converted to power steering?
If you would like to enjoy the benefits of power steering on your 1963-1979 Corvette that was not factory equipped with power steering, Corvette Central has kits available to make the conversion. Be prepared; this is a messy job with multiple lines containing fluid to detach and reattach.
Install the hydraulic cylinder using the same method as the castellated nut on the power steering control valve to tighten it. At the frame side of the hydraulic cylinder we install a large washer, rubber bushing, and sleeve. Make sure that the sleeve is installed. The sleeve is often omitted, resulting in crushed rubber bushings.
Why is the steering coupler on my 1969 Corvette not working?
This oil soaked, well-worn steering coupler off of a 1969 Corvette created excess play. The best way to check this coupler is to have someone turn the steering wheel within the free play range. Watch for movement in the coupler that does not transmit to the lower flange.
