help adding power steering to 1951 Olds 98

[Guest 1951Olds88]

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

[Guest rsd9699]

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

[junkyardjeff]

Going to need a 2 groove water pump pulley and harmonic balancer from a 52 to 56 motor.

[Guest 1951Olds88]

@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