Advance Adapters 716805 - Manual (Page 6)

ADVANCE ADAPTERS INC. P/N: 7716805
P.O. Box 247, 4320 Aerotech Center Way
Paso Robles, CA 93447
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Telephone: (800) 350-2223 Fax: (805) 238-4201 Page Rev. Date: 08-05-10
SPECIAL NOTE: The components packaged in this kit have been assembled and machined for specific type of conversions. Modifications to any of the components
will void any possible warranty or return privileges. If you do not fully understand modifications or changes that will be required to complete your conversion, we strongly
recommend that you contact our sales department for more information. This instruction sheet is only to be used for the assembly of Advance Adapter components.
We recommend that a service manual pertaining to your vehicle be obtained for specific torque values, wiring diagrams and other related equipment. These manuals
are normally available at automotive dealerships and parts stores.
FRONT CROSSMEMBER:
The early Jeeps used a bell crank mounted on the front crossmember, and this crossmember
was originally located in the engine compartment. If an engine swap has been performed, we
recommend installing a new crossmember located further forward, directly in line with the front
grill. When installing the Saginaw conversion, this new crossmember will require an access
hole that is roughly 2-1/2” in diameter to provide clearance for the steering spud shaft clamp.
This access hole allows the steering spud shaft to extend through and into the engine
compartment. In most cases, the front crossmember must be reinforced on both the top &
bottom because of the diameter of the access hole.
STEERING BOX LOCATION:
The actual positioning of the steering box should be accomplished by bolting the box to the plate provided, and then temporarily
clamping the plate and box to the inner frame rail until an ideal position is achieved. Make sure this position allows the steering
spud shaft to extend through the front crossmember and into the engine compartment. Once in position, the plate must be completely
welded to the frame.
Since this plate encounters extreme forces from the steering system, the welding of this plate should be done
by a certified welder.
We have provided a pair of 3/16” thick steel frame enclosures to box in both of your frame rails, providing a good base for welding
the steering box mounting plate. The steering box mounting plate must have a solid surface for welding and positioning. The extra
plate is simply supplied for boxing of the passenger side frame rail. On vehicles equipped with winches, it may be necessary to
offset the winch bumper to allow for the steering box clearance.
When using mounting plate,
P/N 716826
you will be required to have this plate welded onto your frame rail. This plate is made
of steel so that a good weld can be made. These welds should be made only by a qualified welder. Do not short change your
installation with a poor quality weld of these mounting plates to your frame rail. The plates should be welded along the complete
perimeter. We have included a special frame-to-steering mounting plate gusset,
P/N 716832
, to provide additional support from
the outside of your frame rail to the bottom of the steering box mounting plate.
MANUAL STEERING CONVERSION
JEEP UNIVERSAL
power steering plate shown in this photo