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I have a adwest power steering box that I am fitting to my 340, but I do not have any pipework for the box, I need the fittings pipe work that screw into this box in any condition or does anybody know where I can get these parts the threads are UNF .
Thanks John .
Adwest steering box parts wanted
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Re: Adwest steering box parts wanted
Hi John,
Are you fitting a 420 front axle? the reason I ask is the Adwest steering box does not fit the standard axle, also I seem to remember the idler pedestal is different, also the adjustment of 'toe in' is different ie adjustment of the centre tie rod on standard steering and outer tie rods on power steering.
I fitted a 420 axle to our 1961 MkII with the Adwest power steering system, and used outer tierods made up of trackrod ends screwed onto a rod screwed at both ends. Like you there were no pipes, but fortunately the screw in collars were there. One in particular is an odd size, I had a local hydraulics place make up some pipe ends bent to fit over the box and others into the power steering pump (I used an XJ6 pump) then connected them by high pressure hose, clipped to the axle under the engine. Being fearful of the hoses blowing off the pipes I allowed the belt drive to slip on full lock rather than lift the relief valve. This system has worked for 10 years or so, it makes the steering very light which seems strange after the standard heavy steering but very welcome. I fitted a smaller steering wheel to compensate, it reduced back and shoulder ache considerably.
Also unless you know what you are doing don't dismantle this box.
Best Wishes
Brian
Are you fitting a 420 front axle? the reason I ask is the Adwest steering box does not fit the standard axle, also I seem to remember the idler pedestal is different, also the adjustment of 'toe in' is different ie adjustment of the centre tie rod on standard steering and outer tie rods on power steering.
I fitted a 420 axle to our 1961 MkII with the Adwest power steering system, and used outer tierods made up of trackrod ends screwed onto a rod screwed at both ends. Like you there were no pipes, but fortunately the screw in collars were there. One in particular is an odd size, I had a local hydraulics place make up some pipe ends bent to fit over the box and others into the power steering pump (I used an XJ6 pump) then connected them by high pressure hose, clipped to the axle under the engine. Being fearful of the hoses blowing off the pipes I allowed the belt drive to slip on full lock rather than lift the relief valve. This system has worked for 10 years or so, it makes the steering very light which seems strange after the standard heavy steering but very welcome. I fitted a smaller steering wheel to compensate, it reduced back and shoulder ache considerably.
Also unless you know what you are doing don't dismantle this box.
Best Wishes
Brian
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Re: Adwest steering box parts wanted
Hi Brian
My 340 already had power steering ( burman box ) so already has a stronger centre drag link and idler with single stop, it now has a 420 X member nicely painted with rebuilt suspension I'me going to have some adapters made so I can use metric fittings and pipe work, I may have more made than what I need. I have had a number of MK2's in the past and I did fit a adwest to a 1966 3.8 mk2 that I owned, I said then I wanted to drive them more than fix them , I must like getting my hands dirty .
Kind Regards
John .
My 340 already had power steering ( burman box ) so already has a stronger centre drag link and idler with single stop, it now has a 420 X member nicely painted with rebuilt suspension I'me going to have some adapters made so I can use metric fittings and pipe work, I may have more made than what I need. I have had a number of MK2's in the past and I did fit a adwest to a 1966 3.8 mk2 that I owned, I said then I wanted to drive them more than fix them , I must like getting my hands dirty .
Kind Regards
John .
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