1955-57 POWER STEERING PUMP CHROME DRESS-UP

1955-57 POWER STEERING PUMP CHROME DRESS-UP Like the old drag racers say: "If it don't make it go fast, chrome it!" Classic Chevy has carried a simple bracket for many years that replaces the left front engine mount and works as a steering mount. Until now this bracket has only been available as a With so many custom cars being built these days it was time to dress-up this entire area. Classic Chevy now offers the bracket and adjusting arm in chrome along with a chrome and hardware to dress up the steering system. A steel braided hose kit has also been developed to replace the black hoses as the finishing touch. This will really give your steering system (605,670 or rack) a finished custom look. Parts List 57-171342-1 1955-57 Chrome Power Steering Pump Adjusting Arm 57-171361-1 1955-57 Small Block Satin Chrome Power Steering Pump Bracket 57-131972-1 1955-57 6-Cylinder V8 Engine Front Mounting Kit 57-161661-1 1955-72 Chrome Late-Model Power Steering Pump 57-133395-1 1955-68 Small Block Chrome Double Groove Water Pump Pulley 53-34C Chrome Crank Single Groove 57-133397-1 1955-72 Small Block Chrome Double Groove Crankshaft Pulley 57-136157-1 1955-57 Small Block Power Steering Pump To Crankshaft Pulley Belt 57-171298-1 1955-1957 Chevy Stainless Steel Power Steering Hose Kit For 605 670 Power Steering Box 57-171297-1 1955-1957 Chevy Power Steering Hose Kit Stainless Steel Braided CCIRack Pinion Power Steering Boxes With O-Ring Fittings replacement 57-171276-1 1955-57 Chrome Power Steering Pump Pulley 57-171271-1 1955-57 670 Brushed Aluminum Power Steering Box Cover 53-315 670 Power Steering Box Cover, Polished Tools Needed: 916" Wrench 58" Wrench 1116" Wrench34" Wrench 916" Socket Ratchet Time Frame 4 Hours Image 1: From 1955 to '57, the V8 engines used front engine mounts. These mounts bolted to the front of the engine and had studs with grommets that attached to the frame. If the car had original steering, the steering mounted on the back of the generator. If you are installing a 605 or 670 steering box or a rack and unit, a later model steering must be installed. Image 2: The new chrome steering bracketleft front engine mount PIN 53-27C replaces the stock left front mount. This bracket may also be used on side mounted small blocks. To remove the original front mount, the engine must be supported on the driver's side with a floor jack under the oil or by lifting the engine with an engine hoist. Before the engine can be raised the upper nut, flat washer and rubber grommet must be removed from the left front motor mount. Image 3: With the engine raised, the left front motor mount bracket may be removed. The bracket is held to the front of the engine with two 916" X l " bolts with lock washers. Image 4: The new chrome steering bracket PIN 53-27C bolts to the front of the engine using the same two bolt holes the stock mount used. The new bracket comes with all chrome mounting hardware. The bracket is held to the front of the engine using two chrome 916" X l" bolts and lock washers. Image 5: The stud for the front engine mount up through the hole in the bottom of the new bracket. Lower the engine down onto the rubber cushion and install the stock upper cushion, washer and nut. If the cushions and studs need to be replaced, kit PIN 18-06 includes all necessary Image 6: The chrome steering PIN 207- 43 bolts to the new steering bracket with a chrome 916" X l" bolt, flat washer and lock washer. The rear of the has a stud that fits in a groove in the back of the bracket. The rear stud is secured to the bracket with a chrome nut, flat washer and lock washer. Image 7: The adjusting bracket PIN 53-29C for the steering bolts to the upper water bolt on the driver's side of the engine . The adjusting slot fits onto the upper rear stud on the back of the steering A chrome 916" nut , flat washer and lock washer for the adjusting slot is included with the PIN 53-27C bracket kit. Image 8,9: The new chrome PIN 53-311 has a keyway that matches up to the key on the shaft of the steering Install the onto the shaft of the The is held in with a chrome nut that is supplied with the PIN 53-27C bracket. Image 10: The third groove on the crankshaft (farthest out from the timing cover) is used to drive the steering The first groove is for the alternator and the second groove is for the air conditioning. A one-piece double-groove chrome PIN 211-21 is used for the first and second groove. For the third groove a separate chrome PIN 53-34C is used. The PIN 53-34C fits inside the PIN 211-21 to make up the three grooves. Image 11: The two bolt to the harmonic balancer with three 916" bolts and lock washers. Image 12: If air conditioning is installed, a double groove PIN 211-19 must be used on the water If air conditioning is not used a single groove PIN 211-18 may be used. Image 13: The fan belt PIN 41-12 may now be installed. With the steering adjusted the will Jean to the inside slightly: This will allow for clearance between the forward upper control arm stud and the reservoir. Image 14, 15: A cover for the 670 steering box is available in aluminum PIN 53-311 or brushed aluminum PIN 53 -312 and includes four stainless button head bolts and Jock washers. Image 16: To finish off the dress-up , we will install new stainless steel steering hoses. Hose kits are available for the 605670 steering box and the rack and kits. The kit includes high quality Teflon hoses and all stainless steel fittings. Image 17: The 605 and 670 steering boxes have inverted flare fittings. The inner fitting closest to the engine is for the hose. Image 18: At the steering a banjo fitting is used on the hose. This will allow the hose to be oriented in any to clear the exhaust or steering components. The hose kit includes a banjo bolt, two copper washers and a banjo block for the end of the hose. Image 19: The banjo fitting screws into the line in the back of the steering Orient the fitting so that the line will clear any moving suspension or any hot exhaust With the fitting installed in the steering box, hold the steel braided hose next to the banjo fitting on the steering and mark the hose where it will need to be cut. The hose is made extra long so that it will work with a small block or big block engine. Image 20: The banjo fitting has a main body with a ferrule and a locking nut. Image 21: After marking the steel braided hose, wrap it with electrical tape. This will keep the steel braid from fraying when the hose is cut. Before cutting the hose, install the locking nut for the banjo fitting. The steel braided hoses are Teflon, not rubber , so the hoses must be cut with a blade that will not create any heat. A sharp chisel works great! data-pb-style"636B5E0948916"justify-content: ; ; ; border- : 1px; : 0px 0px 10px; : 10px; data-pb-style"636B5E0948920" border- : 1px; : 0px; : 0px;