Identifying BJ40 power steering parts (retrofit) (1 Viewer)

[brd]

Hi
I'm looking for help identifying the retrofit power steering parts for my BJ40 (1979) as the ball joint is worn and I'm trying to find a replacement ball joint. The system was fitted many years before I got it - and uses a hydraulic ram.

The pump is a Saginaw type (HINT: If you overhaul the pump with new seals and can't get it to work even after doing all the steering let/right many many times etc air purging.... I just left the belt off for a few days and drove it, then reconnected it and all worked fine again)

Thanks!
Brian.

 

[carreta]

What gremlin is that?

 

[B y r o n]

I ran across this picture that titles it as being from a 61 Impala.

I found a eBay listing from down under that shows more vehicles that it was used on and is apparently a control valve.

 

[brd]

Oh my. You guys are fast. Thanks!
Now that i have some guidelines, i'll see if i can get just the ball joint part... which is sloppy on mine.

I bought the BJ off a guy in Corsica, so I'll see if some euro-equivalent cars from same manufacturers had the same steering.

Thanks again!
B.

(And a gratuitous photo in the Alps)

 

[brd]

And ... after trawling more sites, i got key info. There should be some play in the ball joint of the control valve when the engine is off. When running, the system is pressurized and it takes up the play. So i don't need to replace mine!

Useful ref:
steering control valve, sloppy ball stud??? - CorvetteForum - Chevrolet Corvette Forum Discussion

Part number:
GM #7825636 control/adapter valve

 

[B y r o n]

Glad the information was useful and thanks for the beautiful picture.