11-30-2021, 12:46 AM | #1 |
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Power steering
Anyone ever put power steering on a Model A. I know It would be a lot of machine & designing involved. Its only nut & bolts.
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11-30-2021, 09:10 AM | #2 |
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Re: Power steering
As a teenager 50+ years ago my A was so hard to turn! on ice I got stuck against a curb. Putting it reverse got out and pushed it away from the curb jumped in went home. I removed the steering column and went through it, followed the service bulletin on adjusting and presto …… power like steering!
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11-30-2021, 09:23 AM | #3 |
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Re: Power steering
I have retrofitted power steering onto bigger Horseless Carriage (-pre teen) vehicles using a modern Ford tractor assist cylinder and a Chevy Cavalier pump. Electric pumps are becoming more prevalent (i.e.: affordable) which might make the job easier on vehicles with a charging system. The job you are seeking is very do-able however the costs associated may be the deterrent.
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11-30-2021, 02:13 PM | #4 |
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Re: Power steering
I have a steering box from an F-100 Ford pickup. It uses the same hand controls, light switch, and steering wheel as a stock Model A. The steering is so easy it is like having power steering. I rebuilt the box. Parts are available. It has one adjustment so easy to take all the slack out.
I should add that a lot of the difficulty in steering is due to worn front axle parts, like the king pins and not having the front axle aligned correctly.
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11-30-2021, 11:23 PM | #5 |
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Re: Power steering
Buy a F100 unit rebuilt and ready to bolt into your A from Randy Gross. 714 292 8660
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12-01-2021, 03:54 PM | #6 |
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12-03-2021, 09:12 AM | #7 |
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Re: Power steering
Have you tried a shorter pitman arm?
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12-04-2021, 10:34 AM | #8 |
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Re: Power steering
All Model A's came with Armstrong power steering as standard equipment
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12-05-2021, 04:06 PM | #9 |
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Re: Power steering
was that invented by Neil Armstrong?
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