I will be putting the front k-frame and such from a '73 Scamp into a '71 Duster. The '71 has manual steering, which I would like to retain, and the '73 has power steering.

I believe there is some differences between the two years as far as the steering and idler arms goes. Am I correct? If I need to, which way should I convert, the put the '71 box/steering arm/idler onto the '73 K-frame, or put a steering arm for a '73 with manual steering onto the manual box? I'm also under the impression that the idler arm is the same for power steering and manual steering, am I correct here as well?

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Scott - waywardgarage.com
Why is the rum always gone?

The '73 and up K-members have differant idler and pitman arms. You will need to use the '73 stuff. As far as I know, the pitman arm will bolt onto the older '71 box.

The Pittman, drag link, and idler all have to come from the same style of front end, and must match the steering box as well. The late box has a bigger shaft size. You can not mix and match those parts. You can keep the older style of drag link, pittman, and idler with your later K member. There is nothing to prevent that. The tie rod ends will interchange, so you can hook either to the later ball joints.