Brad,
I assume this steering quickener is a gear type step up drive for the
original cut and shut steering column correct?. If so the increase in
steering response is at the expense of effort on the input shaft. The way
the works cars do it is to fit a different ratio sector shaft in your
steering box after the worm. This means less effort is required on the
steering column. The only problem is the cost of the works parts approx(
$800) plus install.
You may have some problems with the legality of the box for road use as
they were designed to be used for off road applications only. I do not know
about the model you have but check it out. The main worry in these boxes is
that the gear sizes are sufficient to absorb the impacts transferred up the
steering column without fracturing the gears.
I dont see anything wrong with your idea of using an under driven steering
pump and a power steering box. It will definitely save your arms. I would
be careful about the ratio used to drive the steering pump as you will
still need sufficient flow to provide quick response at lower engine
speeds. Hope this is some help
Cheers
Feral Errol
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From: Brad HALLETT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Looney Question time
Date: Friday, April 28, 2000 11:58
Thrill seekers
This message is probably best directed to those with a fair bit of
experience, such as Feral Errol. I need some advice as I am in 2 minds
about the following project.
I have just got my hands on a steering quickener box from America which
gives a 2.5:1 reduction on steering, i.e. less turns lock to lock. The
steering column is cut and shut the reduction box is mounted solidly on the
rollcage front leg spreadrs, and fits in the column by way of splined input
shafts welded to the actual column.
Naturally this causes steering to be much quicker but also much heavier. I
am fitting this to my PRC 1600 and I am half thinking of sourcing a power
steering box and pump to fit, and using an underdriven pulley on the L18 so
that the high revs don't cause the pump to cavitate. I am only thinking
of doing this as the heavy steering may be a pain in the arse.
What do you blokes think? Should I bother or should I just stop being lazy
and develop forearms like popeye???
Brad HALLETT
Ipswich, Qld
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