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1966 Mopar B Body Power Steering Box Interchangeability

Dave Bailey

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Hi Guys,
I have a 1966 383 Charger and I’m replacing the power steering box. I sent the original box (Casting # 2267262) out to the rebuilder. Ordered via Rockauto and they were supposed to "rebuild and return" my unit. Instead they sent me back a newer box (Casting # 3643311). As best I can tell 3643311 is out of a 1973 or later B body. Visually it looks like it would work but since it out of much later year I’m not sure it will fit. Anyone know if box 3643311 will work in a 1966 B? Thanks!!

Dave B
 
Nope....
The 1973 and later models used a bigger shaft where the Pitman arm attaches. Small sector is 1 1/8", large from 1973 on is 1 1/4". I'm not sure if a Pitman from a 1973 will be shaped right....It could, I just don't know.
 
Use a pitman arm from a 73 challenger and it will be fine.


I would be asking where the helll my original box was though
 
Note some later and aftermarket pittman arms have a radically different shape...

...but the geometry is the same.
 
I would return it and call Steer and Gear and get one of their "modern" or "sport" setup boxes.
If I remember correctly I have the modern style in my Charger and it is far better than the full time assist on the original gearbox.
 
I would return it and call Steer and Gear and get one of their "modern" or "sport" setup boxes.
If I remember correctly I have the modern style in my Charger and it is far better than the full time assist on the original gearbox.
:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: Put the modern on mine last fall. NICE!
 
And put a new pressure hose on it when you install the box.
After 50 years they blow up and create a fire hazard.
 
If you end up with a newer box with the larger pitman spline, use a pitman arm from a '70's Cordoba.
 
Thanks guys for the great info. I'm planning on installing the new box this week (assuming I don't pass out from the 95
degree heatwave!
 
95 degrees?
Pffft!


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