This has been discussed before on the list.  I believe the two units swap
out perfectly underneath the van, the problem is coupling the non PS rack
to the newer steering mechanism inside the van. Ken Ww. may have some
insight on this.  BTW, I'm considering doing the same thing, but will use a
new steering rack(they're under 200 bucks) and try to figure out the
coupler issue.  I like the extra horsepower of non=power steering myself.

Dimwitted Moose and Flying Squirrel

At 10:26 PM 9/5/2002 -0400, Edward Maglott wrote:
>I understand that you do need to change some other parts also.  Not sure
>which.  I think tie rods or maybe something a little more serious.  You
>could check the archives or maybe someone who has done this will respond soon.
>
>Edward
>
>At 9/5/02 09:30 AM, you wrote:
>>Hi list,
>>
>>My PS rack went out a few months ago, and I found an '82 in good shape in a
>>junkyard, and am curious as to whether there are any major differences in
>>the P.S. rack and the Manual rack?
>>
>>Are they interchangeable or do I have to change other parts as well?
>>
>>Thanks, as always, for any assistance y'all can provide.
>>
>>Joe T.
>>Denver, CO
>>'85 GL 'action van'
>>
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