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and it steered backwards!
Seen a guy put the wrong box in and try to back out between the lift posts. Yes he crunched the side of the truck! 
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| Author: | tattoosteve99 [ Thu Apr 16, 2026 12:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Standard or reverse rotation? |
I had a 1978 dodge d100 with power steering. I’m not sure what standard or reverse rotation even is or how to tell which one mine is. Any help figuring out this problem is greatly appreciated. I had to replace the steering gear as it is leaking. |
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| Author: | SlantSixDan [ Thu Apr 16, 2026 1:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Standard or reverse rotation? |
Reverse-rotation is not a thing on any factory-built roadgoing Slant-6. That's for serpentine belt systems, which weren't used on the Slant-6 engine. |
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| Author: | volaredon [ Thu Apr 16, 2026 2:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Standard or reverse rotation? |
No there's something about regular and reverse rotation steering boxes I don't remember what the deal is about that |
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| Author: | SlantSixDan [ Thu Apr 16, 2026 4:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Standard or reverse rotation? |
Oh, I was thinking of P/S pumps. Never mind, then. |
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| Author: | Greg Ondayko [ Thu Apr 16, 2026 4:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Standard or reverse rotation? |
Steer and gear ( if they are still in business) Columbus ohio. Rebuilt the one when I jad my '77 AW100 ramcharger 4WD. I am sure a quick google search on the topic with mid '70's saginaw truck boxrs can lead you to some answers. Greg |
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| Author: | volaredon [ Fri Apr 17, 2026 4:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Standard or reverse rotation? |
I have a place that I use, in Bedford Park IL that rebuilds steering boxes and brake boosters. 2 blocks from Midway airport Chicago Midwest remanufacturing |
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| Author: | tattoosteve99 [ Mon Apr 20, 2026 9:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Standard or reverse rotation? |
So does anyone know which one I should order? This is my daily so I don’t have time to send it off and wait for rebuild. |
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| Author: | Dart270 [ Mon Apr 20, 2026 10:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Standard or reverse rotation? |
You probably need to do some tests with turning the steering wheel and see which way the steering box pitman arm moves. I had a friend with a 77 Ramcharger and we put a new steering box in it and it steered backwards! He actually tried to drive it, but gave up after 100 yds or so. I would talk to a rebuilder shop and get them to advise you on what to order? It is likely obvious if you look at how the steering linkages are set up too. Lou |
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| Author: | Rick Covalt [ Mon Apr 20, 2026 4:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Standard or reverse rotation? |
Quote: and it steered backwards! Seen a guy put the wrong box in and try to back out between the lift posts. Yes he crunched the side of the truck!
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| Author: | tattoosteve99 [ Thu Apr 23, 2026 8:42 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Standard or reverse rotation? |
So according to steer and gear, thanks for that, 4wd are reverse rotation. |
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