1964 Plymouth power steering issue

[justjim]

i want to convert my manual steering to power steering and was told i need the smaller shaft compared to the long one that has manual steering any input would help you can pm me if necessary THX

 

[justjim]

i want to convert my manual steering to power steering and was told i need the smaller shaft compared to the long one that has manual steering any input would help you can pm me if necessary THX

anyone know what size difference is between the manual and power steering shafts ?

 

[RemCharger]

It's not much, an inch or 2?
Finding another column is the best bet

 

[dvw]

You need a longer shaft. You can cut and weld it to extend it. The spline at the coupler is smaller so it needa a smaller one. They make an adapter.
1962-89 Dodge & Plymouth Power Steering to Manual Steering Adapter | eBay
Doug

 

[justjim]

You need a longer shaft. You can cut and weld it to extend it. The spline at the coupler is smaller so it needa a smaller one. They make an adapter.
1962-89 Dodge & Plymouth Power Steering to Manual Steering Adapter | eBay
Doug

i was told i need a short shaft from a 64 Plymouth power steering car

 

[justjim]

i was told i need a short shaft from a 64 Plymouth power steering car

i would prefer a complete power steering column from a 64 power steering car i don’t need the steering wheel

 

[justjim]

i may have people confused i am looking for the steering column shaft not the shaft on the power steering gear box

 

[turbine68rt]

You need a longer shaft. You can cut and weld it to extend it. The spline at the coupler is smaller so it needa a smaller one. They make an adapter.
1962-89 Dodge & Plymouth Power Steering to Manual Steering Adapter | eBay
Doug

It sounds like he wants to go the opposite route. Manual to power.

 

[justjim]

YES manual steering to power steering

 

[Geoff 2]

I would think that would require a shorter steering column shaft.

 

[dvw]

Then just the opposite. Needs a manual coupler and shorten the shaft.
Doug

 

[ckessel]

What box do you plan to use? Stocker or Borgeson?

 

[justjim]

What box do you plan to use? Stocker or Borgeson?

my stock from the factory

 

[ckessel]

Ok. My car is factory p/s, am swapping in the Bogeson upgrade which takes a different coupler. If memory serves me correctly, the coupler is different between manual and power. I have the modded unit from BAC for my swap which means the current one will not be used. Let me know if you need one. The shaft is longer between them too but I believe you could shorten the current one, redrill the hole for the big pin the coupler shoes fit onto and be ready to rock.