Guest 1951Olds88 Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 For a non-computer literate acquaintance, I have a question about adding power steering to a 1951 Oldsmobile 98. The gentleman had found a pump and a suitable steering box, but wants to know how best to install the pump and drive it. Should it be driven off the generator belt or off the waterpump belt. Does he need to add an idler, I presume to increase the amount of belt on the pulley. Thanks in advance for any suggestions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rsd9699 Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 I personally have a 49 98 that I would like to add PS but have not really looked into it. I have searched for such a "swap". I have personally swapped a 53 PS into a 55 with no problems. I drove the pump off the wp pulley (changed from single groove to two.groove pulley). What year gear box or you using? Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyardjeff Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Going to need a 2 groove water pump pulley and harmonic balancer from a 52 to 56 motor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1951Olds88 Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 @rsd9699 @junkyardjeff Thanks for your updates, unfortunately I have lost contact with the person requiring the information. If I find his phone number I will forward your messages Stefan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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