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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Decoding/Numbers => Topic started by: Vince on June 07, 2010, 05:01:10 PM

Title: 1969 Steering Box
Post by: Vince on June 07, 2010, 05:01:10 PM

I have searched the CRG website but could find no info on steering boxes and what the numbers on them mean.  I have a 1969 Z/28 RS with factory power steering.  I am trying to determine if the steering box is the original one or not.  The numbers I could find on it are as follows:  56865 then either a 3 or a 5 followed by a 5, 913  4, and 339  8.  Any help with what any of these numbers mean or designate would be appreciated.  Thank you. 

Title: Re: 1969 Steering Box
Post by: tom on June 07, 2010, 11:03:19 PM

according to my interchange book without power steering, the Z box is part number 7806396 for all three years. Also for optional quick ratio. It says the number is stamped on the top or bottom cover.

Title: Re: 1969 Steering Box
Post by: flyingskibiker on June 08, 2010, 12:10:39 AM

First Gen steering tech. 101:
http://www.pozziracing.com/camaro_steering.htm#Steering box and ratio info

Mr. Pozzi has a ton of technical information on his site.  Very cool!  He mentions having '67 and '69 units that both have a cast number of 5691676...  I kind of remember reading that this cast number was used for a long time?  You could also do a search at Team Camaro (or on here?) to see what comes up.  It's been discussed (usually about ratios and upgrades) many times on that site...

Title: Re: 1969 Steering Box
Post by: x77-69z28 on June 08, 2010, 03:10:42 PM

STAMPED INTO THE ALUMINUM COVER IS A DATE CODE. sounds like the 339 8. that would be the 339th day of 68. what is the production date of your car? i will try to get to my car today and get back to you.

Title: Re: 1969 Steering Box
Post by: Vince on June 08, 2010, 04:10:46 PM

Thanks guys for your help.  My car's production date is 01C, so it seems a steering box assembled in Dec., 1968 would be alright for a third week in Jan., 1969 car. 

Title: Re: 1969 Steering Box
Post by: crobjones2 on June 09, 2010, 04:23:52 PM

Vince,
I am apt to believe the box is the original. I have the same part # 5686555 with a 913-3 and a date code of 155 9 - I know this is the original box with the N44 option

Title: Re: 1969 Steering Box
Post by: Vince on June 10, 2010, 06:28:20 PM

That's good enough evidence for me to determine that my box is the original one.  Thanks. 

Title: Re: 1969 Steering Box
Post by: KurtS on June 11, 2010, 03:26:27 AM

The info is located here: http://www.camaros.org/suspen.shtml#steer

Title: Re: 1969 Steering Box
Post by: Vince on June 11, 2010, 05:00:42 PM

Thanks Kurt for the link.