Strong Arm type steering turns almst just as easy when you are already rolling.
This is why many power steering pumps are "variable ratio power steering"
depending on vehicle speed. Full power at 70 MPH is twitchy. The problem comes
in when you are tooling around a parking lot with a 15? inch wheel. I believe
the 15 inch is a little too small for slow speed manual steering. Unless you
are the Incredible Hulk. I would go with a larger steering wheel and manual
steering.
Bob Fentress
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From: WR Teto <monadnoc@wgserv.crystal-mtn.com>
Reply-To: WR Teto <monadnoc@wgserv.crystal-mtn.com>
Date: Sat, 15 May 1999 21:32:01 -0400
>Does anyone out here have opinions, yea or nay on manual rack and pinion
steering for my 53 that will soon receive a M-II independent front
suspension. I talked to the guys at Fat Man Fab, and they feel the
power rack is not necessary. Any sugestions, how does the manual rack
work with a 15" steering wheel, ease of parking, etc. Is the power rack
too "twitchy"? I'd like to order the IFS soon, but am still on the
fence with the power/no power thing.
Tnx...
Wally / Templeton, MA
53 3100 rodstoration
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