Decreasing power steering pump pressure for tighter steering

83 5.0 · November 29th, 2006, 06:47 AM

Okay my 83 convertible is a bit of a Frankenstein with all the different parts I have but I want to some how reduce the power steering assist on the rack if possible. It is too easy to turn, very little feed back, feelslike the original GLX steering too smooth. I have an 93 GT power steering pump and a rebuilt 1986 GT steering rack (2.5 turns ratio). Original rack was a 3.0 turns ratio, V6 GLX (which I don't think makes a difference as none of it's hardware was carried over).

Is there any way to adjust this to make it stiffer when turning?

Thanks

83 5.0 · January 5th, 2007, 11:56 PM

Thought I would repost just incase anyone had some fresh ideas

terribleonexx88 · January 6th, 2007, 02:02 AM

get a manual rack

83 5.0 · January 6th, 2007, 08:01 AM

I had looked at some originally but I wanted to stay with the power unit, I had an 86 GT which the steering felt firm, this one seems to be over assisted. Feels like my mini van!

terribleonexx88 · January 6th, 2007, 11:54 AM

mabe you can change the pulley

Twist 2 Go · January 7th, 2007, 03:10 PM

you can change the large fitting in the pump where the line goes in. It would be trial and error as to how it would help though and what vehicle to get it off of. maybe an Escort or Tempo?

83 5.0 · January 7th, 2007, 09:24 PM

I figured there would be a way, just didn't want to blow a pump or rack in the process.

Thanks

November 29th, 2006, 06:47 AM	#1
83 5.0 Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Toronto Ont. Canada Posts: 278 iTrader: 0 reviews	Decreasing power steering pump pressure for tighter steering Okay my 83 convertible is a bit of a Frankenstein with all the different parts I have but I want to some how reduce the power steering assist on the rack if possible. It is too easy to turn, very little feed back, feelslike the original GLX steering too smooth. I have an 93 GT power steering pump and a rebuilt 1986 GT steering rack (2.5 turns ratio). Original rack was a 3.0 turns ratio, V6 GLX (which I don't think makes a difference as none of it's hardware was carried over). Is there any way to adjust this to make it stiffer when turning? Thanks

January 6th, 2007, 02:02 AM	#3
terribleonexx88 Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: new england Posts: 820 iTrader: 0 reviews	get a manual rack __________________ 85 svo. work in progress

January 6th, 2007, 11:54 AM	#5
terribleonexx88 Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: new england Posts: 820 iTrader: 0 reviews	mabe you can change the pulley __________________ 85 svo. work in progress

January 7th, 2007, 03:10 PM	#6
Twist 2 Go Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 1,716 iTrader: 0 reviews	you can change the large fitting in the pump where the line goes in. It would be trial and error as to how it would help though and what vehicle to get it off of. maybe an Escort or Tempo? __________________ 88 Mustang Coupe 2006 FFW Richmond True Street Runner-Up www.rickscarcare.net

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January 5th, 2007, 11:56 PM	#2
83 5.0 Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Toronto Ont. Canada Posts: 278 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thought I would repost just incase anyone had some fresh ideas

January 6th, 2007, 08:01 AM	#4
83 5.0 Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Toronto Ont. Canada Posts: 278 iTrader: 0 reviews	I had looked at some originally but I wanted to stay with the power unit, I had an 86 GT which the steering felt firm, this one seems to be over assisted. Feels like my mini van!

January 7th, 2007, 09:24 PM	#7
83 5.0 Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Toronto Ont. Canada Posts: 278 iTrader: 0 reviews	I figured there would be a way, just didn't want to blow a pump or rack in the process. Thanks

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