power rack and pinion...

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  1. 71gold

    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    finished up the install today. pulled the manual rack and installed a power rack, pump and a new serpentine belt. planning on road testing tomorrow. mocked everything up with a rebuilt rack and then sent it back and ordered a new one. the new one was 10$ more than the rebuilt...:huh:


    :drive:...:chirp:
     
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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    Do you know if the manual rack and the power steering rack have the same ratio?
     
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    I thought you were perfectly happy with the manual:huh:, wasted no words in past telling us how power isn't needed.
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    the Wife will be more comfortable driving it. with the long trips we take if anything happens to me (broken leg etc,etc) it would be easier for her to drive.
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    don't know but can see if I can find it.

    found it....

    the manual was...4.1 lock to lock
    power...3 lock to lock
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    I did put a fluid restricter in the pump (3 GPM to 2 GPM) it gives the steering a better road feel.
     
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    I will be curious to hear how you find it steers now.
     
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    I test drove it on a couple of back roads and the interstate and it feels great. smooth/firm and no wandering...:thumbs2:
     
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    Easier AND more comfortable for both to DRIVE. As one who has not driven manual steer since 73, would not consider it at this stage in the game. Smart move, converting to PS in case you can't drive for whatever reason.
     
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    the manual rack and pinion wasn't bad, it's not like standard manual gear box steering. I drove mostly with my hand resting on my knee and steering with my thumb.
     
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    At 5ΒΌ turns lock to lock, the standard manual system should have been easier to turn. Of course one could wear themselves out circling around a crowded parking lot looking for a space.
     
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    What kind of mods were needed to install the manual rack ? And do you want to sell it ?
     
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    the manual rack came with my RC-107 kit from Rod and Custom Motorsports.
     
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