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16-170  Original Power Steering Kit All New Parts

All parts are original except the control valve that is a new 63-82 GM valve. (This has been specially adapted to fit on the stock power steering center link and use the stock pressure and return hoses. It is a much better valve than the original: It is not prone to leaks as was the original 55-7 valve). Kit includes all items necessary up to but not including pump. Use pump of your choice; original or later model. This system is the simplest way to have power steering as NO modifications are required to the car.

It is the 'assist' type as original so it uses the stock manual steering box. See pump/pump kits and hoses later in this group.

Cannot be used with 27-304, 27-304A Headers. Ok with 27-D357Y. Supplied unassembled.

With this system you get:

1.  The simplest installation to have power steering. No mods required to steering box or steering column. 2. Good road feel. 3. Steering return to center. 4. It is not hyper sensitive and twitchy like a 605 conversion. 5. Very reliable and trouble free. [Prototype has been in my car for 3-4 years now & I have never added fluid yet. Ted]

                        Parts Included are:

   10-050 Center link / 10-051 Pitman Arm / 10-052 Idler Arm / 10-107 & 108 & 109A Idler Arm Bushings & Washers/

10-176 & 177 Tie Rod & Sleeve / 16-163RP Control Valve with 2 Cylinder Hoses / 16-123C Cylinder / 16-126 Cyl. to Frame Bracket Mounting Kit / 16-123B & 16-148 Bolt & Grommets Cylinder to Center Link / 16-162 Cylinder frame Bracket.

The latest in technology including a rack & pinion type servo & specifically tuned effort characteristics. The result is

quick response, precise control and smooth operation throughout the entire steering range. This produces excellent

road feel and driver feedback like that found in today's cars & trucks. Includes new pitman arm as this box has a

larger shaft than original. This box is a made with all brand new parts. Bolt on, requires column modifications or

tilt custom column like '605'. Does not have the light feel of the '605'  Steering.

Box now comes with adapters to take regular flared hoses.

This box is genuine made in USA by Delphi. There is now a foreign copy on the market that is considerably cheaper.

This is not the same box. So do not be confused; this cheaper copy is not the same box.

MADE in USA

Use hoses 16-139A & 16-140 on small blocks, 16-136 & 16-140 on big blocks [Flare End]

Please Note the following items or operations are necessary to complete this conversion

1. Conversion requires shortening stock steering column or a specially made tilt column. There are several options for this.

                  See Group 17C. You cannot use this box or a '605' with a column shift manual column.

2. We highly recommend the use of a rag joint for the connection to the steering column. Rag joints sold separately.

3. Pitman arm supplied' mates to original manual steering center link.

4. Pump, Pump brackets, Hoses etc not included. See following pages.

NOTE; Photo shows box with O-ring to AN braided hose adapters, these are NOT included.