Post by neil on Apr 20, 2008 22:10:34 GMT -5
Dave:will do
So here's some more pics of the Hydro-steer conversion.
It's hard to take in the amount of work already done by these few pics,but trust me,there's lots.
First I had to build a column to bolt to the Hydro valve,which came out quite nice. I splined my own shaft to fit the 12 point inner splines,then the base plate,a piece of tube which houses the shaft with a bearing that is bushed and locked together onto the shaft making it a complete unit.The shaft then comes out the top through a bushing. I also put in a grease fitting to purge any water or dirt that may try to find it's way in through the top bushing.
From there I cut off the output shaft of an old cherokee steering box I had and made a fitting which is internally threaded to attach to the shaft and lock nutted to hold it in place.The output shaft was then welded into the fitting. I then took a rag joint and locked it down onto the adapter. The top of the rag joint I made out of 1/4" and drilled it so as to not leave very much play in it so it never rips the rag apart.
The steering linkage took a fair amount of modification as well. I removed the entire thing from the steering column and then cut the shaft of the u-joint. From there I cut the bottom portion of the slide input and welded it back to the joint so I would still have the slide functioning for any body twist and easier valve removal. I then cut a piece off the lower porion of the original steering shaft and welded it to the top plate I made for the rag,and wa-lah,I have a functioning slide in the column between the firewall and the steering valve which is mounted to the frame.
Hopefull next weekend I should be able to get around to mounting the cylinder,and modifying the steering pump. I'm going to run a smaller pulley and drill the restrictor out to get full pressure. I'll probably add another resevoir for more fluid capacity,along with a cooler and filter. Then all that's left is hoses.
I can't wait to try her out the first time! ;D
I also included another full hood shot of the flame job.It really looks awesome in the daylight!
So here's some more pics of the Hydro-steer conversion.
It's hard to take in the amount of work already done by these few pics,but trust me,there's lots.
First I had to build a column to bolt to the Hydro valve,which came out quite nice. I splined my own shaft to fit the 12 point inner splines,then the base plate,a piece of tube which houses the shaft with a bearing that is bushed and locked together onto the shaft making it a complete unit.The shaft then comes out the top through a bushing. I also put in a grease fitting to purge any water or dirt that may try to find it's way in through the top bushing.
From there I cut off the output shaft of an old cherokee steering box I had and made a fitting which is internally threaded to attach to the shaft and lock nutted to hold it in place.The output shaft was then welded into the fitting. I then took a rag joint and locked it down onto the adapter. The top of the rag joint I made out of 1/4" and drilled it so as to not leave very much play in it so it never rips the rag apart.
The steering linkage took a fair amount of modification as well. I removed the entire thing from the steering column and then cut the shaft of the u-joint. From there I cut the bottom portion of the slide input and welded it back to the joint so I would still have the slide functioning for any body twist and easier valve removal. I then cut a piece off the lower porion of the original steering shaft and welded it to the top plate I made for the rag,and wa-lah,I have a functioning slide in the column between the firewall and the steering valve which is mounted to the frame.
Hopefull next weekend I should be able to get around to mounting the cylinder,and modifying the steering pump. I'm going to run a smaller pulley and drill the restrictor out to get full pressure. I'll probably add another resevoir for more fluid capacity,along with a cooler and filter. Then all that's left is hoses.
I can't wait to try her out the first time! ;D
I also included another full hood shot of the flame job.It really looks awesome in the daylight!