International Harvester Scout ii (Part 1) 🛠️ | Manual to Power Steering Swap

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Welcome back to the garage for a custom classic project! Today, we’re tackling a major upgrade on this International Harvester Scout II 'franken-truck' (it has a Chevy drivetrain swap 🤯) by converting it from manual to power steering.

This is Part 1 of the journey, where we face seized components, bracket problems, and rusty old parts. If you're working on a Scout or any classic with a mix-and-match engine, you'll want to see these solutions! The central question: Can we make a Chevy 350 power steering pump work with an International Scout steering gear?

What We Tackle in This Conversion: ⚙️
Removal of the Manual Gear Box [02:03]: Tips for removing the notoriously stubborn, high-torque pitman arm nut (plus the leverage trick!). [04:08]

Heat Shock Method 🔥: How to break free seized steering components using heat and rapid cooling. [04:33]

Power Steering Pump Mounting 🔩: Solving the adjustable bracket dilemma for the swapped Chevy engine. [08:36]

Pro Tip: Rust Removal on a Budget 🍾: How to use plain white vinegar to soak and clean heavily rusted splines for easy installation of 50-year-old parts! [09:52]

New Gearbox Installation [12:21]: Routing the new lines and the critical note on using longer mounting bolts (5 inch by 7/16ths) for the conversion. [13:03]

Don't Miss Part 2! 🔜
Stick around for Part 2 where we finish the install, put on the pitman arm, fill the system, and show you the simple, non-vacuum way to bleed a power steering pump! 💨

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