A new fast ratio replacement PS gear

[Geff McCarthy]

Bought from Classic, but you can get direct from Lares. 2.5 turns. No need to change steering column or pitman. Transformed the car, tho' the steering feels dead, and the new PS pump needs fast idle to cope at idle. I have only driven a few miles, but so far, I can recommend;
https://www.classicindustries.com/product/11043.html
Shop charged me 4.0h to replace. $170 /hour Has different outlet to reservoir, so they needed a 90 deg adapter. Maybe Classic sells one...?

 

[pnora]

Rock Auto has it for 418.00

 

[old guys rule]

Bought from Classic, but you can get direct from Lares. 2.5 turns. No need to change steering column or pitman. Transformed the car, tho' the steering feels dead, and the new PS pump needs fast idle to cope at idle. I have only driven a few miles, but so far, I can recommend;
https://www.classicindustries.com/product/11043.html
Shop charged me 4.0h to replace. $170 /hour Has different outlet to reservoir, so they needed a 90 deg adapter. Maybe Classic sells one...?

Changed my gearbox to a 15 to 1, I really don't remember what company but I also added a quick ratio steering arm which took it down to about 12:00 to 1:00. With the giant original steering wheel being about 4 ft across it was still the manageable. Good luck thanks for the info that's a good one with you don't have to change any other parts.

 

[old guys rule]

Bought from Classic, but you can get direct from Lares. 2.5 turns. No need to change steering column or pitman. Transformed the car, tho' the steering feels dead, and the new PS pump needs fast idle to cope at idle. I have only driven a few miles, but so far, I can recommend;
https://www.classicindustries.com/product/11043.html
Shop charged me 4.0h to replace. $170 /hour Has different outlet to reservoir, so they needed a 90 deg adapter. Maybe Classic sells one...?

$170hr!?!. That's disgusting!

 

[Kern Dog]

$680 for labor?
Why would you pay that instead of doing it yourself?

37 lbs? Stock is 34.

 

[AR67GTX]

Probably 33.5 lbs minus the rust and dirt.

OP - What is the wheel effort like with the new box?

 

[j-c-c-62]

Bought from Classic, but you can get direct from Lares. 2.5 turns. No need to change steering column or pitman. Transformed the car, tho' the steering feels dead, and the new PS pump needs fast idle to cope at idle. I have only driven a few miles, but so far, I can recommend;
https://www.classicindustries.com/product/11043.html
Shop charged me 4.0h to replace. $170 /hour Has different outlet to reservoir, so they needed a 90 deg adapter. Maybe Classic sells one...?

Just to be clear, a standard PS OEM box is 3.5 turns?

 

[Geff McCarthy]

Wheel effort is noticeably higher, and feel is dead, but I still like the ratio. I don't know the exact normal ratio.

 

[j-c-c-62]

Thanks

Define if you could "dead" a bit in this context.

edit: there is no wrong answer here, and it's not a gotcha question.

 

[Geff McCarthy]

I think i would also say stiff, compared to the loose standard feel. It might be the same as the firmer rebuilds. I like it so far, and will comment further.

 

[j-c-c-62]

Stiff is I suspect more acceptable then dead, so keep us updated.