power steering corvette

1955-62 CORVETTES**CRANE-LINK-P.S. - SYSTEM **-

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CRANE MANUFACTURING Systems.
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PHONE: 858-514-8383,
NEW FAX: 858-514-8398,

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IS A COMPLETE QUICK    RATIO 2.5 TURNS LOCK TO LOCK-POWER ASSIST- POWER STEERING SYSTEM. BOLT-ON SYSTEM THAT CAN BE UNBOLTED FOR FUTURE JUDGED CARS.
WITH THE SHORT RATIO 2.5 TURNS-(just like the RPO quick-steering adapter option for Racing applications originally available from Chevrolet for 1956-62 corvettes)-V.S. (3.5 TURNs stock-corvette LOCK TO LOCK) MAKES FOR HI-PERFORMANCE STEERING

-ELIMINATES NEED FOR LARGE DIAMETER ORIGINAL STEERING WHEEL.

-ALLOWS FOR WIDER PROFILE RADIAL TIRES.
-SAVES "VERY VALUABLE" STEERING BOX COMPONENTS DUE TO POWER ASSIST FEATURE TAKING THE LOAD OFF THE STEERING BOX. MORE PHOTOS AT BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE.

INCLUDES:
THE NEW ^ASSSEMBLED SYSTEM-SYSTEM II -- $1,995 WITH REBUILT RAM AND RELAY ASSEMBLIES ASSEMBLED ON CRANE-LINK P.S. SYSTEM COMPLETE. see improved New pump below"
+ *THIRD ARM EXCHANGE OR $175 =CORE CHARGE
+ * PITMAN ARM EXCHANGE OR $175 =CORE CHARGE
=$2,345    total w/ core charge.    +   $65 ups in U.S.A.

we will refund $350 core fee --when pitman and the third arm are returned.

. "Update"- System comes with A "New GM" FRONT MOUNT POWER STEERING PUMP --- W/ special PULLEY INSTALLED. AND HOSE KIT WITH A REMOTE RESERVOIR TO MOUNT ON the INNER FENDER PANEL.
*ADAPTER BRACKETS, LINK, Special P.S HOSES, + ASSEMBLED System. see listing of kit below.

* the above SYSTEM 2, : P.S. PUMP AND WITH PULLEY INSTALLED ON FRONT MOUNT SYSTEM.

*INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS included with Video of installation.

WARNING: CHECK YOUR CENTER ( 3RD ARM SUPPORT BRACKET) BEARING BRACKET FOR CRACKS --(INSPECT THE SMALLEST CROSSECTION AREA )REGULARLY -- MANY ARE FAILING DUE TO

FATIGUE --AGE. RESULTING IN: COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING!! NOTE: YOUR "CENTER ( 3RD ARM SUPPORT BRACKET)BEARING BRACKET" IS NOT PART OF CRANE'S POWER STEERING SYSTEM AND YOUR BRACKET REMAINS ON YOUR CAR. CRANE'S THIRD ARM BOLTS TO IT.

PHOTO A. WITH PUMP INSTALLED

PHOTO B. SHOWING THE 2 HOLES FOR MOUNTING PLATE.

LISTING OF RECOMMENDED: INSATALLATION EXPERTS/SHOPS THAT HAVE INSTALLED THIS SYSTEM:

AUTO DIENST - DON ADAMS PH:805-984-9907 2818 W. WOOLEY RD. OXNARD, CA. 93035.
POWER STEERING –SYSTEM AND PROCEDURE FOR INSTALLING ON 1955-62 CORVETTES. :::::::: READ THOROUGHLY.

THE FOLLOWING IS FOR THE RAM-LINK-CHASSIS INSTALLATION PORTION.
1. warning: DUE TO THE AGE OF THESE CORVETTES, PREVIOUS/UNKNOWN HISTORICAL COLLISIONS,

WARNING: YOU SHOULD INSPECT YOUR CAST SUPPORT BRACKET ( PICTURED ABOVE)THAT BOLTS TO THE FRONT CROSSMEMBER WITH 4-BOLTS IT CAN OVER THE YEARS DEVELOP STRESS CRACKS -ESPECIALLY AROUND THE LARGE REAR CASTLE NUT—ARROW #1 ABOVE--AND HAS BEEN KNOWN TO BREAK, WITH THE RESULTING COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND FOLLOWED BY ABRUPT UNCONTROLLED STOPAGE OF THE VEHICLE. CLEAN THE BRACKET THOROUGHLY AND CHECK VISUALLY FOR CRACKS- suggest YOU SHOULD MAGNAFLUX CHECK IT FOR SAFETY. THINK SAFETY FIRST. ( OLD GM MOTTO.)
2. THE THIRD ARM BOLTS TO THIS 3RD ARM SUPPORT BRACKET. INCLUDED IN THE KIT IS 3RD ARM WITH MODIFIED HOLES FOR RAM-RELAY—AS it HAS COME TO OUR ATTENTION SOME OF THE CARS OUT THERE NOW HAVE FOREIGN TIE ROD ENDS THAT ARE DIFFERENT DIAMETER (LARGER) THAN THE ORIGINAL AND REQUIRE THE TAPERED HOLES IN THE STEERING PLATE TO BE ENLARGED FOR ACCEPTING THEM. IF YOU HAVE THESE PLEASE CALL CRANE IMMEDIATELY -MEASURE THEM (LARGEST AND SMALLEST DIA.)AND WE WILL assist you TO ENLARGE THE HOLES FROM THE SMALLER SIDE—CALL FIRST. .

INSTALL THE RAM MOUNTING BRACKET ON THE DRIVERS SIDE-OUTSIDE OF FRAME RAIL -- AT THE FOLD IN THE FRAME PER PHOTO (EXCEPT BRACKET SHOULD BE MOVE UP A 1/2” TO BE FLUSH WITH TOP OF FRAME. WITH (2) GRADE 5 OR 8 QUALITY BOLTS THROUGH THE FRAME WITH LOCK WASHERS & LOCK NUTS… WELDING AFTER FINAL INSTALLATION OF THE BRACKET IS RECOMMENDED =note: drill 2 -- 1/2 " dia . thru holes for the sleeves ( prevents frame from collapsing when bolts are tighted. --NOTE: THE UPPER BOLT MUST GO THROUGH THE NEW PROVIDED SHORTER-gap- STEERING STOP BRACKET FOR ADDED STRENGTH --SEE PHOTO #4

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CHECK CENTERING OF STEERING ---SIDE TO SIDE AND ADJUST
WITH YOUR TIE ROD ENDS FOR ALIGNMENT.
PUMP INSTALLATION FOR SYSTEM 1 (GENERATOR MOUNT)–BOLTS ON PASS. SIDE 58-62 DEPENDING ON APPLICATION –

PUMP INSTALLATION FOR SYSTEM II ( FRONT MOUNT-pump =next to waterpump)–BOLTS ON TWO BOSSES THAT ARE ALSO USED FOR IDLER PULLEY- IN 1962---REFER TO PHOTO AND VIDEO-
NOTE: ON 1957-62 CORVETTES WITH CROSSOVER FI EXHAUST PIPE – IF INTERFERENCE OCCURS WITH THE RAM – THE PIPE MUST BE BENT BACK FOR GOOD CLEARANCE OR REMOVE THE CORSSOVER PIPE.

Important: also: The pulley is installed on the PS pump shaft with 1/2" engagement leaving approx. 3/8" more for the pulley to go on the shaft. you may press pulley on the shaft further to align all pulleys with the bolt and washer kit provided. Make sure to install all pulleys and check belt alignment before pressing pulley on further to achieve final pulley alignment for the belts. The pulley can be take down about another 3/8" till the shaft is flush with the pulley shaft outer surface for max. engagement.

CRANE MANUFACTURING System. CRANE REPRO.&USED NOSTALGIC /VINTAGE Products

PACKING LIST:
1. Pitman Arm - loose
2. RESERVOIR BOTTLE + CAP W/ MOUNTING BRKT. W/ HOSE + FITTINGs (2) 90 degree and 1 -U-shape + CONNECTORs
3. PUMP W/PULLEY
4. PUMP W/ SUPPLY FITTING INSTALLED.
5. CLAMPS
6. RAM BRKT W/THRU BOLTS -1/2"dia. sleeves+ nuts and washers.

7. Hi-PRESSURE HOSE INSTALLED IN PUMP W/FITTINGS

8. 2 PULLEYS - one water pump pulley w/(spacer reinforment-included if needed) and one crank pulley.

9. 1-REAR GROOVE DRIVER BELT #15335 Goodyear - FOR Rear GROOVE OF THE 2-GROOVE PULLEYS
10. MOUNTING BRKT FOR RESERVOIR BOTTLE
11. ASSEMBLED CRANE-LINK-3RD ARM-PITMAN-RAM- ASSEMBLY
12. PUMP MOUNTING PLATE WITH BOLTs and 2-spacers for back of plate
13. Steering sop w/ 2 holes drilled.

14. 3rd Arm w/ tapered hole bolted to adapter Brkt (w/tapered holes for tie rods.

15. 5/8" ID -supply hose + return hose.

16. INSTRUCTIONS\

notes: flex hoses install RH to RH in up viewed position. color coded.

LH TO LH in up viewed position. color coded

The Straight FITTINGS GO IN the RAM

45 DEGREES FITTINGS IN CONTROL VALVE.

PHONE: 858-514-8383,
NEW FAX: 858-514-8398,

Contacts: Main office: 858-864-2883 FAX: 858-514-8398

USED PARTS: toll free: (858) 514-8388 INTERNATIONAL: (858) 514-8383

Visit our NEW WEBSITE !!!

Fully updated with online ordering !!!