[Healeys] LHD TO RHD Steering

[Chris Dimmock]

Most Austin sedans steer from the "other side" of the idler, so as  
bizzare as this may sound, you use the lhd steering box gears of a  
sedan on a rhd Healey. And the lhd sedan steering box components in a  
rhd Healey.
So you'd actually need the bits from a lhd Atlantic to make a rhd  
Healey.
Not that I've ever done it, but if you try a rhd sedan steering box in  
a rhd Healey, the wheels turn the opposite way to the steering  
wheel.....
Geez, back to the lh and rh discussion...
;-)
Chris

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On 17/01/2010, at 8:29 PM, Alan Seigrist <healey.nut at gmail.com> wrote:

> Marc -
>
> I think the only thing you need to make the conversion is the
> box/column and idler.  Rack and levers can be flipped/are
> interchangeable.
>
> I know the parts are available from Cape International in the UK.
> Alternatively if you can find an old RHD A90 Atlantic at the wreckers
> the worm gear and box may be interchangeable, but column length is
> different.
>
> You might try Healey Factory in Australia,  I know they sell RHD worm
> gear & bits for the six cylinder cars.
>
> SC parts has the RHD idler assembly for a pretty good price.
>
> Also, try Ahead 4 Healeys, they might convert the bits you have for  
> you?
>
>
>
> On 1/17/10, classic trade space <info at classictradespace.com> wrote:
>> Does any one know if the steering, columb, rack and steering box on  
>> the BN1
>> 100/4 is the same as used on any other British car, i need to  
>> convert a LHD
>> car to RHD and would apreciate any information . Also looking for any
>> conversion parts ncluding the RHD Dash Board.
>>
>> Thanks guys.
>>
>> Marc
>>
>> 1954 100/4
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