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Jan 31, 2001 | 10:14 PM

CrazyRob75

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P/S Bypass........

hi guys. I finally got my 454 in and running.My ques. is, I still need to hook up my power steering until I can find an S10 manual gearbox. I started to wonder if I could just pull the pump out and put a fitting in the pressure line of the steering box and just plug the return line. I took it for a quick boot today and it actually isn't that stiff. I know the gear ratio doesn;t have as much assist as a manual box, but I can live with it. I know it's doable, but I just want to know if this would cause any major damage to the box.

Thanks alot.

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85 Berlinetta Iroc exterior Lg4 305 best e.t 14.4 street tires naturally aspirated....installing/ rebuilding 450-475 HP 454....YAHOOO!!!

Jan 31, 2001 | 10:51 PM

Bort62

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WEll Ive been Driving Mine with the Pump out for 3 months Now...

One of those things I never seem to have Time to fix

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Feb 1, 2001 | 06:14 PM

CrazyRob75

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I presume your not having any problems? (except the screwed up pump)

Feb 1, 2001 | 08:49 PM

merf23

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Leave some fluid in the box. Leave the lines in the box vented. A coupla hoses hooked to a small breather might do the trick and look OK too.

Feb 1, 2001 | 11:05 PM

CrazyRob75

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thanks.........that's what I figured. Leave a little oil in there for lube and then go drive the crap out of it!

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Feb 2, 2001 | 12:10 AM

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Think of it as an "expanded workout"....imagine the size of your forearms in a couple of weeks

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Feb 2, 2001 | 12:49 AM

CrazyRob75

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you must have read my mind!!! I was thinking I needed to start working out

Iguess it all started with carrying the BBC cast iron heads around......I feel more macho everyday! LOL

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