power steer setup for a v8

[Bedfordcrazy]

Thanks rogue, yes this was the list, i spoke to a steering engineer here in bris and he gave me the list of racks that were proven to work. As far as how much modification has to be done to fit each one, he left that up to me. We went with the transit, and found that they bolt up on a 45deg angle, so we fabed a new bracket to bolt to the front of the cross member, then bolted the rack to the front of the new bracket, and surprise surprise it seems to be working out great. The best thing that reduced the work was that the shaft that goes up to meet the column, is a perfect angle,the 2 meet just nice. I got the rack for $550 and the steel plate cost about $30 and a 60mm long splined shaft to connect everything was about $80. I spoke to the mechanic an hour ago, and we will be getting some blank tierods, so when i get the price there i will post. We still need to get the rack overhauled b4 it goes in permanatly. So there you have it.

george.

[beddymad]

hey george what year model transit rack did you use?cheers

[Bedfordcrazy]

Hey beddymad, the rack i used is from a 97-98 Ford Transit, not sure of the vehicle model, would have to check with my mechanic when he comes on thursday.

And warren will take your advice.

george.

[Bas NZ]

George, mine came out of a 98 2.5 litre Diesel, George I just used the Beddie tierods cut the Transit and new thread $30.00. Bas

[Bedfordcrazy]

hey Basnz, mate i think that is what the mechanic is going to do, the engineering firm have the rods on the shelve and they are going to re-thread the rack. I will let him know just in case they are looking at something different. I recon the steering has been the easiest modification so far.

george.

[Heavy Judy.]

97-98 Transit is a VG model.
The rack is the same in both petrol & diesel.
They look like this.

Cheers Pioneers,

Mark.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Ford-Transit-Long-Wheel-Base-Refridgerated-Van-11-1997_W0QQitemZ160478060470QQcategoryZ35227QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3907.m263QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DSI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D15%26pmod%3D160478060470%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D54

[John Abbott]

Hello fellas....I have a question for someone to shed some light on...I am going to put a v6 in my van eventually and just wanted to know can i use the commodore p/s pump set up to still drive whatever rack i decide to go with?  Am i right in thinking that the commodore pump just pumps the fluid to the rack?? cheers....johnno

[Warren]

John

You are basiclly right, the only issue I could see is if the pump does not pump enough oil for the power rack.

I think this is highly unlikely though. - just dont use a Semi's rack and you should be OK

Warren

[Rogue Trooper]

You'll be fine John. These engines are transplanted into all sorts of vehicles. I haven't read or heard about a problem yet and I've been doing a lot of reading.

[Bas NZ]

Yes Rogue, we know you have been doing a lot of reading as your Bedford has taken a back seat.. But I ran a VP Holden pump on the Tranist rack when it was in, no problems, Bas