Gerrycot
Newbie
Posts: 3
Reg: 12-25-13
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09-25-20 06:18 AM - Post#2804257
Hi am new to the forum and would appreciate some advice on how convert the power-assisted steering in my 57 4 door hardtop to manual steering.
thanks
Gerry
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 Gene_Schneider
Ultra Senior Member
Posts: 12290
Loc: Wisconsin..USA
Reg: 09-27-02
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09-26-20 02:09 PM - Post#2804337
In response to Gerrycot
Remove power steering pump and hoses. Remove ram and center steering link. Replace link with non-PS link, same for idler arm. Install the left long tie rod end from a non PS.
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1934 Master sedan
1939 Master DeLuxe Town Sedan
1950 Styline DeLuxe Power Glide
1957 Nomad 283 PG
1963 Corvair Convertible |
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Gene_Schneider
Ultra Senior Member
Posts: 12290
Loc: Wisconsin..USA
Reg: 09-27-02
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09-26-20 02:09 PM - Post#2804338
In response to Gerrycot
Remove power steering pump and hoses. Remove ram and center steering link. Replace link with non-PS link, same for idler arm. Install the left long tie rod end from a non PS.
| ChevGene
1934 Master sedan
1939 Master DeLuxe Town Sedan
1950 Styline DeLuxe Power Glide
1957 Nomad 283 PG
1963 Corvair Convertible |
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Gerrycot
Newbie
Posts: 3
Reg: 12-25-13
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09-26-20 02:51 PM - Post#2804341
In response to Gene_Schneider
Thanks Gene, much appreciated
Gerry
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Bruces 57
Frequent Contributor
Posts: 2458
Reg: 01-03-07
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09-27-20 05:41 AM - Post#2804361
In response to Gerrycot
Hello;
I have had the "Sport Sedan" (still do) for many years, it has served me as a daily driver. Believe me, the next thing you will need after removing the PS is a gym membership!!
I know first hand how hard one of these heavyweight cars are to turn while sitting still!! Its like mixing cement by hand!!
I was (and still am) so happy to have the CPP 500 steering box added! Driving is a pleasure now! no leaks!! Car turns on a dime!
Believe me, if you plan on driving that car anywhere, you need PS!
Im just supplying "food for thought" as someone that has "been there /done that"
Bruce
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f.i.57chevynut
Frequent Contributor
Posts: 1535
Loc: Granada Hills, CA
Reg: 03-04-09
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10-04-20 08:35 PM - Post#2804843
In response to Bruces 57
With manual steering you should install a ball bearing idler arm kit to take the load of the steering effort. The stock rubber bushings are being twisted when steering. They help return the wheel to the straight-ahead position, but are what make the steering stiff to the arms. The ball bearing idler kit removes the resistance the stock bushing add to the steering effort. I took the power steering off my wife's 57 and installed the ball bearing idler arm kit and she never complained.
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Gerrycot
Newbie
Posts: 3
Reg: 12-25-13
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10-08-20 04:22 PM - Post#2805124
In response to f.i.57chevynut
thanks
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