Power assisted steering on a minor........
Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2006 10:34 am
Has anyone ever fitted or seen/heard of this been done .If so what doner components were used.
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Power assisted steering on a minor........
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Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2006 11:56 am
With the correct wheels and correct steering wheels PAS isn't needed therefore it's probably only useful on a modified car...
Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2006 12:09 pm
Thanks rayoflemington, that's the exact reason why i ask,
As the vehicle in connection with this question is not standard.
As the vehicle in connection with this question is not standard.
Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2006 5:12 pm
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/
http://www.jlhmorrisminors.co.uk/
Posted: Thu Mar 02, 2006 7:57 pm
How non-standard is it ? Because Minor steering is normally 'finger' light. If not - then it's usually seized swivels - which need urgent attention!
Posted: Thu Mar 02, 2006 8:44 pm
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.
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.
Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 8:07 pm
Ahh -small steering wheel could well be the problem - hadn't thought of that.