11-11-2014, 03:08 PM | #1 |
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Power steering
I am new to the forum and have a 52 F1. Does anyone make a kit to adapt power steering to these trucks?
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11-11-2014, 03:20 PM | #2 |
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Re: Power steering
Think that is a common mod, might want to check on the HAMB. I have read several post on that swap.
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11-11-2014, 05:24 PM | #3 |
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Re: Power steering
It's not a kit but a fairly easy way to do it is use a power cylinder with a linear control valve in it. These can be added without modifying the original steering box because they push on the existing pitman arm.
Several cars had these over the years. 60's Nash, late 50's through the 60's Ford's are probably the most common. |
11-11-2014, 11:06 PM | #4 |
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Re: Power steering
I put the 79-84 toyota steering box in my 52 panel and really like it. Used the 53-55 bracket and hoses from mid fifty and a 69 mustang power steering pump. Effortless steering without being as touchy as new cars.
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11-11-2014, 11:18 PM | #5 |
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Re: Power steering
I put a Saginaw 605 In a 47PU with a 42 front axle assy. Like driving a new car.
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11-11-2014, 11:23 PM | #6 |
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Or do a search for other electric units. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKzCaEjvJeM .
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11-12-2014, 02:51 AM | #7 |
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Re: Power steering
Ron, what does that Saginaw 605 come out of?
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11-12-2014, 10:00 AM | #8 |
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I got mine from an S-10 PU, Made a bracket to run the alt and pump with a serpentine belt. I'll find a pic and post it.
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11-12-2014, 01:29 PM | #9 |
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Re: Power steering
Cool, thanks Ron.
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11-12-2014, 01:54 PM | #10 |
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Re: Power steering
Thanks for all the posts! I am really enjoying this forum and am learning a lot through all of you. Most of my old car experience to date has been with Model T's. Having jumped forward a few decades to the 52 F1 there is lots to learn.
I am checking in and going through each post evaluating all suggestions. Thanks, Tim |
11-12-2014, 08:25 PM | #11 |
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tried to post the pic, but it didn't work. Must have forgoten something. I'll give it to my grandson to post.
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11-13-2014, 02:15 AM | #12 | |
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install control valve, mount and clamp cylinder to axle use anybodys pump go to napa they will make the hoses (or my napa does) not hard or difficult but a little engineering to fab a pump bracket. Even easier if its a flathead which has more room and more head bolts to mount. As far as the pulley we use Fisher snow plow pulley kit which is pulley-spacer and longer crank bolt. |
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11-13-2014, 08:24 AM | #13 |
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Re: Power steering
I have also used a Corvette ('75). Works good.
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11-13-2014, 10:59 AM | #14 |
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Re: Power steering
What I did to my 46 Ford was use unisteer electric steering, got the complete kit from Summit for 728.00 that was with shipping and couplings. Very pleased, it worked out real good on the installation. Maybe took 2 nights to install. Look in my album and you can see pictures.
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11-13-2014, 11:59 AM | #15 | |
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11-13-2014, 12:29 PM | #16 |
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great i put a switch on mine to turn on and off i am running 8 inch rims on the front steer with the palm of my hand in a parking lot
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11-13-2014, 12:53 PM | #17 |
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11-13-2014, 01:21 PM | #18 |
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Re: Power steering
HelenT. Tell me more about the switch to turn it on and off. Does it go from power to manual in the off position? Is that a complete kit with all necessary parts and trinkets? Thanks.
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11-13-2014, 02:28 PM | #19 |
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yes it goes back to manual you need to know shaft size for couping
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