Manual steering box 68-74 nova
 

My nova (74) came with power steering, I have been told I should switch it to one off a different car because of weight savings and it would be alot easier to steer at low speeds... What steering box would work???

Thanks in advance..

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hi. i have a manual steering box i pulled out of my nova [71] that i have no need . if you would like to call me i will sell it 321-368 1896 cell. charlie

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I don't believe those two boxes can be swapped. The 71 is a rear steer box and the 74 should be a front steer box. Hope I am wrong. I heard that a s10 box will bolt on? Not sure.

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74 was last year for rear steer, it will fit.

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That wouldn't affect anything anyway, Robert. You just flip the pitman arm around 180 deg.

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Not looking to hijack the thread, but since the 1st Gen Camaro and the '68-74 Nova have essentially the same subframes I figure my question fits the theme here.

I have a S10 box and am planning to use it on a '69 Camaro. I haven't pulled the pitman arm yet but was concerned that the master spline on the box might prevent the arm from simply being turned 180 degrees. From what I've just read here this should not be a problem, right? Is a different rag joint needed to connect to the steering shaft?

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Jeff , On most that I've seen, there four spots on the (output) shaft that are blank , or missing one spline. They correspond with the four spots on the arm that are not broached out .They are equidistant , so yes you can flip the arm around.
I have never used an S 10 box, but I would bet the steering shaft could be adapted using factory parts..It's the Vega that has the smaller shaft.

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Thanks for the info Mark; now I'm more optimistic that the switchover will be straightforward.

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I meant to add: All Saginaw boxes (60's -90's) have the the same bolt pattern to the frame.

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Charlieo I will call you this afternoon...

Thanks fellas