Electric power steering

50C8DAN

Over on the Studebaker forum there is an ongoing discussion on electric power steering.  Here on the Hudson forum we had some discussions over the last couple of years on this.  Some new, lower cost options are now becoming available as parts from new cars equipped with EPS are now in wrecking yards and can be fairly easily adaptable to our older vehicles. A couple of notes however - 1) you need to have a 12V system, 2) you will need to modify the shift rod to work around the motor assembly, unless you have somehow converted to a stick/floor shifter.  Here are some youtube vids and information if you want to see what it is all about:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKzCaEjvJeM (cheap way)

Controller on ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Electric-Pow...RZJvZk&vxp=mtr

Other DIY options non-Saturn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4TYQ_KJSpc
there are 4 parts to this project, this is only part 1.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Asom84Ci9VI (expensive way)

DavidC

Thanks.  I am interested in this option as it potentially reduces 'clutter' in the engine bay, and apparently works better than the 54 version.  Will keep following others on this subject, and if I end up going this route I promise to share all painful aspects of the mod.

50C8DAN

Here is another interesting link:

http://www.fordmuscleforums.com/all-ford-techboard/538585-100-power-steering-yes-you-can-use-column-electric-power-assist-system-epas-3.html

MARKSCHROER

This has been very helpful. Thank you everyone.