I feel like an idiot here
What is this "conversion adapter valve" stuff?
I converted (Ok I'm going to bring up the "Bow Tie" word again) a 67 Camaro from power steering to manual steering just this past year ... this is what it took.
First off ... Buy a manual streering gear box and (very important here) the correct steering knuckles and correct pitman arm.
Then pull off the old power steering unit. in it's entireity.
Now remove the old steering knuckles from the tierods and the front hubs.
Install the manual steering gear box and pitman arm (BTW ... required a different rag joint)
Install correct steering knuckles.
That was the process in it's entirity.
The steering knuckles are very important because they are longer when you have manual steering ... This gives more leverage on the front hubs for easier turning.
I also went to skinnier wheels and tires on the front ... Two reasons ... #1 Skinnier makes for easier turning ... #2 These tires run at about 40 pounds of pressure ... Which also makes for easier turning ... Wife drives the car without complaint
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Larry Madsen
Las Vegas Nevada
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