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Power steering box rebuild #277934
04/05/09 10:03 AM
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Essex, Ont., Canada
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I need the power steering box on my 71 RR rebuilt. Are these units date coded or can I simply send my box off as a core? I'm thinking of using steer and gear and getting their "firm" rebuild.
Thanks!


1972 Plymouth Cuda 340 4 speed 1971 Plymouth Road Runner 383 Auto 1970 Plymouth Duster /6 Auto
Re: Power steering box rebuild [Re: Fishmarket] #277935
04/05/09 11:03 AM
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Fremont, CA.
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This is my original 71. What are your numbers on yours?

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Re: Power steering box rebuild [Re: Topcat] #277936
04/05/09 01:34 PM
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South San Francisco, Ca
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To my knowledge, they are date coded. Send it to Firm Feel to rebuild it. Tell them you want the orginal box back.


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4-speed
3:54 Dana
13.01 @107.93 with street tires (not hooking up)
Re: Power steering box rebuild [Re: 70sixpkrt] #277937
04/05/09 08:53 PM
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Essex, Ont., Canada
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Hmmm...I'll have to check the numbers on mine. I've never really noticed them. I'll have to have them redo mine, I was thinking that I could get one back sooner if they weren't date coded...just exchange mine.
Thanks for the responses.


1972 Plymouth Cuda 340 4 speed 1971 Plymouth Road Runner 383 Auto 1970 Plymouth Duster /6 Auto
Re: Power steering box rebuild [Re: Topcat] #277938
04/06/09 08:17 AM
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Sacramento, Ca
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I just took one off a 70 Satellite parts car yesterday with the same part #


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Re: Power steering box rebuild [Re: Darius] #277939
04/06/09 11:58 AM
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Houston, Tx
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Anyone know where the date code is stamped?

We have a firm here in Houston that rebuilds them. I've had all my driver's done and what a difference it makes with a new front end suspension kit...


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'69 Charger Daytona 440 - auto - 4.10 Dana (now with 426 hemi)
'69 Charger 500 440 - 4speed - 3.54 Dana
'70 Road Runner 383 - 4speed - a/c (now with 440)
Re: Power steering box rebuild [Re: hemi68charger] #277940
04/06/09 01:26 PM
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Long Island NY
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What do they get for a rebuild????


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Re: Power steering box rebuild [Re: yellow sixpack] #277941
04/06/09 01:39 PM
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Houston, Tx
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What do they get for a rebuild????




Here's about $160.... It's been a few years since I did my '71 and '69.........

Troy


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Houston Mopar Connection Club
'69 Charger Daytona 440 - auto - 4.10 Dana (now with 426 hemi)
'69 Charger 500 440 - 4speed - 3.54 Dana
'70 Road Runner 383 - 4speed - a/c (now with 440)






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