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PS control valve mod for manual steering
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Burning Brakes
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PS control valve mod for manual steering
while doing the engine swap , I decided to go from power to manual steering , expecting a better steering wheel feel at speed and saving 20-24lbs on the front.
I have a spare control valve. now disassembled on the bench. need tips on how to modify it.
found this link
http://www.corvettesteering.com/Install.htm
but pics doesn't show up and btw adding just a metal disk seems not enough to me to put the stud correctly in place
I have a spare control valve. now disassembled on the bench. need tips on how to modify it.
found this link
http://www.corvettesteering.com/Install.htm
but pics doesn't show up and btw adding just a metal disk seems not enough to me to put the stud correctly in place
Burning Brakes
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From: Middlesex NJ
You might wana try this instead of coming up with your own stuff. https://www.borgeson.com/xcart/produ...&cat=63&page=1 Its a part used to convert the older style power steering to a newer style box that has the power assist integrated into the steering gear itself.
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Burning Brakes
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It's a last minute mod. no time to buy parts ( I live in italy)
I've found that to mod the PS control valve to resemble this ( http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...8&dept_id=1838 ) should work fine
I've found that to mod the PS control valve to resemble this ( http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...8&dept_id=1838 ) should work fine
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I realize u don't have the time to order parts or books.
Corvette Q & A by Dave Emanuel (book) describes how to convert from PS to manual steer w/o parts but i can't find my copy.:o I think u remove most of the hydralics (pump & hoses) but maybe leave the slave on as a dampner (i can't recall now) and move the tie rods back a hole/notch (to fast steer) on the steering nuckle then just reset the toe. Uses PS pitman arm and relay rod.: :
Good luck,
cardo0
Good luck,
cardo0
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Burning Brakes
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OK.
the control valve mod is done. I hope the manual steering will work fine as i expect.
the new engine should be in at the end of this week. not more in a hurry because really bad weather here and no way to take the car out for a ride. I'm taking the chance to do some steering-suspensions job while waiting :
-manual steering
-0 camber at the front wheels ( can't get more than zero until I lower the front springs and switch to offset A arms rods)
-replacing tie rods with VBandP to make the toe adj easier. I have also the bump steer blocks but not sure I should place them or not because my ride height is still too high and just zero camber
-QA1 shocks at the rear
the control valve mod is done. I hope the manual steering will work fine as i expect.
the new engine should be in at the end of this week. not more in a hurry because really bad weather here and no way to take the car out for a ride. I'm taking the chance to do some steering-suspensions job while waiting :
-manual steering
-0 camber at the front wheels ( can't get more than zero until I lower the front springs and switch to offset A arms rods)
-replacing tie rods with VBandP to make the toe adj easier. I have also the bump steer blocks but not sure I should place them or not because my ride height is still too high and just zero camber
-QA1 shocks at the rear
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Burning Brakes
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ops... a little problem,
on my BB if I remove the PS pump , no way to run the alternator. BB alternator brackets are different from PS and non PS.
any idea? no time to buy the manual steering-alternator brackets...
on my BB if I remove the PS pump , no way to run the alternator. BB alternator brackets are different from PS and non PS.
any idea? no time to buy the manual steering-alternator brackets...
