Re: [Amc-list] Converting to power steering from manual -- and back?

[adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Sandwich Maker)]

" From: Tom Jennings <tomj@xxxxxxx>
" 
" I dislike power steering, but I want a fast box. I realize that
" means high force, but a light car and big wheel takes care of
" that, and it can't be worse than my Classic Wagon.

you can get 16:1 manual boxes; i have one on my american.  i can
one hand it at any reasonable road speed, and that includes stoplight
corners.  parking can take some effort though.

it's about 3t l-l.  ps boxes go down to ~12:1; while easier to find is
it a meaningful gain?

my gear came from an amx that converted to ps.  it bolted right in.

before they went to integral ps, i believe 16:1 manual boxes were
common on ford ps setups.  i know they lagged quite a bit behind
saginaw; ironic, as iirc they used saginaw manual gears.

" Anyone given thougt to removing the power-assist junk inside
" the box?  Can it be done, to convert to manual?

i don't see why not.  i'm not sure you can take the piston off, but you
can remove its seals.
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