phil62

I Have installed Steeroids power rack and pinion system on my 62. What do you recommend as a power steering fluid?

leif.anderson93

What does Steeroids recommend?? I just use ATF fluid in my stock '67 system.

ACCURATE

Hey Phil.. Welcome to the forum. .lots of great info and super smart members ..I just installed the steeroids system on my 65 and just used regular power steering fluid.. Seems to be fine .although I have some binding issues at slow speeds .. Hows your system working for you ? Joe

phil62

Thanks Joe, my 62 drives and steers great, the steering is very quick and takes getting used to. A very worthwhile upgrade.

GCD1962

Step #1 - Read the instructions that came with the assembly. Why would you want to use something that the manufacture recommends?

phil62

GCD1962
I read what the instructions used, I was interested in the recommendations of fellow Corvette enthusiasts. Thanks for the condescending reply.

wmf62

condescending or not; if you have a warranty it is best to use what the manufacturer recommends at least until the warranty is up.
Bill

62-C1

Phil,
Congratulations on your Steeroid System, I also just installed the Power Steeroids System, it works great, makes the car a pleasure to drive. The Only problem I have is I need to add shims to increase the caster. My car wants to Wander a little bit, and will not come back to center if you release the steering wheel.

I was only able to get 1 1/2° of caster and according to Speed Direct you need in the neighborhood of four
Degrees.
Have you had that problem?

Marty

phil62

Hi Marty, I specified the 4 degrees of caster at the alignment shop, but I can not confirm that 4 deg. was achieved. My 62 wanders a little bit, but I think that is because the steering is so quick and sensitive. It takes very little input to move the car left or right. But considering the way the car drives now, it is a small trade-off.

I will be taking the car to another shop and confirm the caster settings in the near future.

62-C1

Phil,

The 62 came with 1 1/2° of Caster from the factory, I'm on vacation in Cape Cod the Next three weeks, when I get home I'm going to have the shims installed and I'll let you know how much caster I was able to get. I'll also let you know if it solved the problem.

Marty

phil62

I look forward to hearing from you about your alignment, have a great vacation......Phil