[elky] Re: Power steering woes
- From: John Christensen <johncgg@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: elky@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 7 May 2012 14:42:40 -0500
Nope, the bracket that the gear selector lever pivots on. THis is bolted
tothe brake propotioning valve on the frame. The shifter rod just uses it's
little 'cup' with a plastic busghing to piivot on. The spring keeps the
assembly from popping out of the bracket (that I am looking for).
Thanks,
JC
On Mon, May 7, 2012 at 11:27 AM, Mary McCarthy <printces@xxxxxxxxxxxx>wrote:
> I will look - a bracket to attach a 200 4R trans to ???
>
> but I think you might want to consider making the holes line up on the
> close one you had the other day.
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> Blazers windshield wipers are the switch on the column. doesn't look too
> complicated and an opportunity to fix the horn and left blinker.
>
> Mary
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> I have a picture for you Mary:
> http://www.myelcamino.net/ec/2004R_installed_04.jpg Hopefully this will
> show you what 2 parts I am looking for. There was a 350C transmission in
> there before. Now it's a 200-4R.
>
> Yes, I would fail that inspection now, but there were a lot of cars born
> with the 200 trans, so I know the parts are out there. The frame bracket
> looks like it is bolted to the brake proportioning valve.
>
> Thank You!
> JC
>
> On Sat, May 5, 2012 at 11:27 AM, Mary McCarthy <printces@xxxxxxxxxxxx>wrote:
>
>> You are going to have to be a bit more precise about which part and its
>> origin. what came in Elkenstein when he was new in ????? Gimme a hint.
>>
>> You know in NJ you would fail state inspection for a bad PRNDL? My
>> father-in-law did. But I have no idea how it was fixed. I failed for not
>> having my papers in order, so its a very arbitrary thing.
>>
>> I'm hoping Blazer will be checked today. Dan wants to put a meter on
>> that windshield washer motor before we try and replace it. Sunny Day
>> Truckette for now.
>>
>> Mary
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>> I was wanting to pick Mary's brain.... and anyone else that can help with
>> original part numbers. My shift indicator on the dash does not line up any
>> more. This is because the installers cut the pivot bracket to make the
>> shifter down rod line up with the 200-4R. What I need is a part number for
>> the original, unmolested frame pivot bracket, and the down rod (that runs
>> from the column at the firewall in the engine compartment side) to the
>> shifter. There is a different rod for the 200-4R vs. the TH350C that I had
>> in there, that's why they hacked up the bracket. (because they used the 350
>> down rod)
>>
>> Right now, Park says Reverse, OD and D are close, but low is more like 2
>> on the read out. So it's a custom short throw shifter, I guess. But I want
>> it to read right, and I know the parts exist. Dixie Monte Carlo does not
>> have these, because no one makes them aftermarket. The free advise was that
>> any G-body or B-body with a 200-4R or 700 trans and 1985-1990 will work.
>>
>> I also bought the U-Joints to replace the ones in there that have pretty
>> close to 250,000 miles on them. I bought it at 170K miles over 15 years
>> ago. I have had enough speedometers in there that I really can't tell ya
>> what it has on it. In the short time I have driven it (because of the PS
>> pump leak) it bangs in to gear pretty hard on the 3 to 2 and 2 to 1 down
>> shift. Not so bad with the power on. I hear the tell tale 'tink' of u-
>> joints when those down shifts happen. If it's the trans making the noise,
>> then I am hoping that I can get some valving adjusted to lessen the hit,
>> but I am going after the u-joints first.
>>
>> To be continued, but I think I am on the right track.
>>
>> Just for FUN:
>> Elkenstein's partial donor list: This is why it has it's name.
>>
>> 1984 Olds 442 dash with tach.(correct colors for 1984)
>> 1985 Monte SS steering Wheel
>> Astro Van ECM for engine control
>> Who knows what the Spark control unit is from.... never cross referenced
>> the numbers, but it works.
>> 5.7L Caprice Chips in the ECM
>> 5.7L C-10 Truck injectors and knock sensor
>> Mercruiser (originally) 265 HP marine block 350 CI Chevrolet with 10:1
>> flat top pistons and RV cam
>> Hedman shorty headers, G-body on the right, F-body on the left (bought
>> separate to work with the single CAT for Emissions testing)
>> 1989 Camaro Throttle body unit
>> C-10 Pickup truck Transmission/throttle bracket
>> 1990 Suburban intake manifold and air cleaner (modified for cold air Cowl
>> Induction from the fiberglass Choo Choo 2" cowl hood)
>> 1992-1993 Caprice Serpentine system, and A/C compressor with small
>> pulley, F-Body Alternator
>> 1972 Chevelle Cowl induction emblems
>> 1990's Oldsmobile Fuel injection emblem (rear)
>> 198x 200-4R Transmission rebuilt to GN spec (as close as $$ will allow)
>> Grand National 1680 Stall lock up Torque Converter (medium stall)
>> Iceman Chrome molly lightweight cross member for g-body with frame
>> extension
>> 1987 Monte Carlo SS rate springs all around (with Billstein shocks and
>> Air-Lift Air bags in the rear)
>> Ford remote solenoid for the unknown GM starter.... that has to be taken
>> in and matched, because I don't know what vehicle to ask for on that one.
>> 1987 Regal upper fender braces (F-41)
>> Lower F-41 front frame braces from a Monte Carlo SS
>> 1.25" front sway bar from a Turbo Regal (198x) - The rear sway bar was an
>> OPG Special G-body 1" solid bar for $99.
>> Lauren Engineering IROC ground effects package with Corvette ZR-1 Tail
>> lights in the rear roll pan.
>> 50W truck fog lamps on the receiver hitch for back up lights. (JC
>> Whitney?)
>> Stull billet grille
>> H1 and H4 headlight conversion
>> LED Turn signal conversion (motorcycle part company sourced)
>>
>> I'll think of something else, but I had better send this list to my son,
>> so that after I'm gone, he'll have a clue at the parts counter, or he could
>> be in trouble keeping this on the road.
>>
>> Speaking of Nate, he is preparing to go to Sturgis this year with his
>> girlfriend Laura. He started working on the Sportster, only to realize that
>> it would be a super long trip on that bike. So he is trading to a 100th
>> anniversary Dyna low rider, for about $7 a month more than he is paying
>> now. He'll have the bags on the back, a comfy seat, and a windshield. Pray
>> for a safe trip with me. (I am not a bike guy). His Jag is going no where,
>> and he is taking good care of that too. Right now, he has the world by the
>> tail, and seems to be in love (for the first time in a very long time). He
>> takes the bike to the train station a lot, and I have the keys to the Jag.
>> I am not doing so bad either. ;-)
>>
>> Time to crash, and dream of what other donor cars my be suitable for more
>> mayhem from Dr. Christenstein. Astro van/S-10 spindles and corvette
>> brakes???? I think So!
>>
>> JC
>>
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>> ---
>> John Christensen
>> 1984 El Camino "Elkenstein" 350 TBI
>> NECOA #042 http://www.myelcamino.net
>> Saint Charles, IL
>> ---
>> John Christensen
>> 1984 El Camino "Elkenstein" 350 TBI
>> NECOA #042 http://www.myelcamino.net
>> Saint Charles, IL
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