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1955-62
CORVETTES**CRANE-LINK-P.S. - SYSTEM **-
  
CRANE MANUFACTURING Systems.
To:
ATTN: E-MAIL: CORVETTE4U@aol.com or
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
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
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1953-62 Corvette "Front" Disc Brake system
$689 sale -
complete New bolt-on system with
New Delco Brake Calipers. All Parts on the
Front Disc Brake system are New.
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