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Old 03-03-2021, 01:54 PM   #21
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I'm considering going with electric power steering when I get to that point. Long way off right now. I've already upgraded to 12 volt with higher output alternator. I noticed some of the units take a 80 amp fuse.
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Old 03-03-2021, 02:06 PM   #22
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Although I am not a big fan of 12 volt conversions, I think this is one situation where it would be mandatory.
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Old 03-03-2021, 08:03 PM   #23
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I buy mine from epowersteering.com. He has very good technical support for newbies. I kind of think were a little off topic here with electric steering, but I don't police the place. The 35 I did has a v6 chebby, so the assembly is mounted in the engine compartment. The steering column and unit mount to the floorboard (it is metal). The car has Mll rack and pinion. If you PM me your email I will forward the photos. You cannot tell the column has been modified from inside the car. I don't remember how much I charged him but the unit is about $650.
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Old 03-03-2021, 08:22 PM   #24
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ughhhh... are we seriously talking about putting nissan/toyota parts in an early V8 vehicle.

Dang fellas, get one of the grand kids to drive ya around
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Old 03-03-2021, 08:30 PM   #25
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No, Chevy Equinox parts made in Mexico.
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Old 03-03-2021, 09:41 PM   #26
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Old 03-05-2021, 12:38 PM   #27
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I installed a 2001 Toyota MR2 electric PS pump in my '49 F-47 with MII IFS with power rack and pinion steering. I detailed it over on the FTE site. here is the link.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ing-build.html

It works great!

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Old 03-05-2021, 01:00 PM   #28
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Old 03-05-2021, 01:43 PM   #29
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There is a difference between using an electric power steering pump on an otherwise conventional power steering system and a self contained electric power steering module. The problem, which may or may not be a concern, is that it is relatively bulky and is hard to disguise if the column is normally exposed. What you are doing, in effect is adapting your vehicle to cope with impairments.

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Old 03-06-2021, 04:57 PM   #30
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Have looked into the possibility a while back as what was offered from

'UNISTEER'
The major obstacle that I found was if your vehicle had a column shift.
If the vehicle has a floor shift the installation looks relatively simple.



https://www.unisteer.com/collections...power-steering
I did a Unisteer on my’ ‘53 Customline and used the original column shift. Takes a little time to figure out, but well worth the journey. Also put in a switch that varies the steering pressure. I stiffen it up for highway driving. Unisteer is a bit expensive but great support and units.
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Old 03-06-2021, 07:11 PM   #31
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I got good advice from Barm member Tom (Angledrive) and I am going with a kit from epowersteering.com. Good advice and reasonable price. I will in time let you know how it works.
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Old 04-14-2021, 01:59 PM   #32
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Just to give an update. Pictures of assembly and installed. I love it one hand steering in tight spots.
No interference with clutch or brake.
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Old 04-14-2021, 05:37 PM   #33
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Thanks for the update. Pete I like how your dash, seat, steering wheel and door covers match. It's kinda "giraffe'

Nice to get and update from time to time to the thousands of threads here on fordbarn. Something new, always something to do.
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Old 04-14-2021, 06:28 PM   #34
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Old 04-14-2021, 07:56 PM   #35
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Pete. Can you get pics of the under-dash mounting? I looked on epowersteering’s site......showing products but no installation pics.
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Are the normal 12v alternators that are used on most of the Early Ford 12 volt conversions enough to keep the battery charged with these e-steering units. I saw in one post a 50 amp fuse required. That’s gotta be a lot of draw to keep up with? I think my alternator is a 100 amp. That’d be using half the output a lot of the time?
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I saw in one post a 50 amp fuse required. That’s gotta be a lot of draw to keep up with?
A 50 amp fuse doesn't mean the current usage is 50 amps. There is usually a large margin between actual and fused. Sometimes the fuse size is determined by the wire capacity, not the load on the wire.
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Old 04-15-2021, 10:45 AM   #38
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And I would think the high current draw would not be continuous, only while the motor is working hard to turn the steering shaft.
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