66 Coronet 440 Power Steering Unit

[bob32268]

I may have to replace the power steering unit in my 66 Coronet 440. What years of B bodies used the same unit ?
Tks,
Bob32268

 

[RR Fan Dan]

IIRC all 62-74 boxes were basically the same and will fit. I’ll let someone else chime in if I’m incorrect.

 

[Jerry Hall]

Just make sure the pitman arm is the correct size and the spline's match.

 

[RR Fan Dan]

If it’s a nice car you might want to consider upgrading to a Borgeson unit.

 

[bob32268]

I've heard about these but don't know much about them.
tks.,
Bob32268

 

[ckessel]

I recently put a new Lares 11033 box plus their 12112 pump and 176 pressure line adaptor on my 67 wagon. Works great. If you have oe exhaust, it's a direct bolt in. If you have headers like me, Hedman's on a 440, you have to thump some tubes for it to fit. #3 and #5 needed a little persuasion. Otherwise straightforward. If you have a similar engine/exhaust combo, I can give you some install tips. Also you can go with the Borgeson box, get it from BAC[ one of our sponsors]. Many people use them too and are happy with them. If you decide to go rebuilt oe, stay clear of using parts store rebuilds unless you're a glutton for punishment. Steer and Gear, Firm Feel, Redhead and Lares all do excellent rebuilds on oe boxes.

 

[RR Fan Dan]

I've heard about these but don't know much about them.
tks.,
Bob32268

If you are interested, call Peter at Bergman Auto. He will hook you up with a Borgeson unit and the right couplings to direct fit to your make and model. He is one of our sponsors.

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[ckessel]

If you are interested, call Peter at Bergman Auto. He will hook you up with a Borgeson unit and the right couplings to direct fit to your make and model. He is one of our sponsors.

Home - Bergman Auto Craft - Home of Quality Muscle Car Parts

And Peter will hook you up with ALL the needed parts for the install. There's more to it than just the box.

 

[R413]

Your 1966 has a 5/8" return line size. In 1967 and newer they have a 3/8" return line. This can cause some problems when swapping parts around.

 

[YY1]

F/M/J body boxes also work and many of those are actually "police box" spec.

 

[Don Frelier]

Your 1966 has a 5/8" return line size. In 1967 and newer they have a 3/8" return line. This can cause some problems when swapping parts around.

True but I think you can merely swap the outlet from your current steering gear.
But it would need to be centered.