Power assisted steering on a minor........

[mogimad]

Has anyone ever fitted or seen/heard of this been done .If so what doner components were used.

[rayofleamington]

With the correct wheels and correct steering wheels PAS isn't needed therefore it's probably only useful on a modified car...

[mogimad]

Thanks rayoflemington, that's the exact reason why i ask,
As the vehicle in connection with this question is not standard.

[Cam]

If you get in touch with Jonathon from JLH Minor restoration/motorsport he will be able to advise as I think he's had dealings with them before:

http://www.jlhmorrisminors.co.uk/

[bmcecosse]

How non-standard is it ? Because Minor steering is normally 'finger' light. If not - then it's usually seized swivels - which need urgent attention!

[jonathon]

In my opinion, if a car has been modded with 185 tyres or greater plus maybe a bit of negative camber and a smaller diameter steering wheel then the steering may feel heavier than the standard set up.
Firstly try the obvious rack swivel pin and trackrod checks along with a full geometry check.
We have produced a power steering kit for a customer with a modded traveller in London. We exhausted the checks and remedies for heavy steering but eventually opted for electronic power steering, from a MGF. This was grafted onto a standard columnusing the MGF electric motor. The system is fully adjustable for weight, and is automatically or manually adjustable. The ECU is a bespoke system and it works beautifully. The benefit of this mod is not only for the modded car but also a usefull aid to those suffering from arthritis, m/s, or similar conditiond where a lighter weighted steering is required.
The down side is of course cost.

[bmcecosse]

Ahh -small steering wheel could well be the problem - hadn't thought of that.