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Stg1Regal
02-02-2009, 06:51 PM
My Regal has a a brand new (1yr old) front suspension, Idler arm, center link, inners & outers, new poly Bushings, upper and lower ball joints, poly end links and sway bar bushings, with a GN front sway bar, with Oldsmobile G-body 307 olds front springs.

And the GN power steering gear box with the pitman arm.

Recently I have been experincing having a looser feel to the steering wheel like having to steer more before it seems to respond.

Im using a the power steering pump that was orginaly on the 71 Buick 455 that is now powering my ride.

Didnt know if the pump is correct or do I need to use the one from my GN i got the Gear Box from,because it worked great in my GN.

Didnt know if anyone has done this swap before and what they did to tighten up the feel, for a better "ROAD FEEL" and not driving a padded Caddy.

Later

ammoyer
02-03-2009, 11:56 AM
I have been using a late 80's Monte SS box for several years with my original '69 Olds power steering pump. No rebuilding of either the pump or the box. I have not noticed any looseness or sluggishness in the steering. From what you've described I'd bet it's your box that needs adjustment or gone through.

Adam

68Formula
02-03-2009, 12:21 PM
Check the rag joint before pulling the box. I think also there is a way to adjust the box.