the DSRTRDR is getting some TLC . . .

[Tools R Us]

Hope the 'ol turd polisher got a proper eulogy.

It will likely be unceremoniously beheaded in the band saw, the head tossed into the scrap metal bin, is that what you had in mind?

The debate is whether to behead the polished turd in the rig, or the extreme psycho polished turd spare?

 

[DSRTRDR]

hey, that spare steering column was hauled to Moab and wheeled in the back of the truck several years, including my most recent Cruise Moab in 2011 - it's got history that not even some trucks here on MUD have

plus, it puked oil and water all over the trunk of the rental car I picked it up in years ago from legendary Tim Hill

 

[Tools R Us]

hey, that spare steering column was hauled to Moab and wheeled in the back of the truck several years, including my most recent Cruise Moab in 2011 - it's got history that not even some trucks here on MUD have

plus, it puked oil and water all over the trunk of the rental car I picked it up in years ago from legendary Tim Hill

So, what you are saying is,,, we will be beheading the one that is in the rig? Sounds like extreme psycho polished turd has sentimental value?

 

[splitshot]

LOL! I was going to suggest hauling it around for a spare.

 

[Chachie]

Ohh Boy wait till she see the pink Out with the old in with the new

 

[daniel.watters]

Nice rig!

 

[DSRTRDR]

So, what you are saying is,,, we will be beheading the one that is in the rig? Sounds like extreme psycho polished turd has sentimental value?

like I could tell them apart anymore

 

[MoCoNative]

This is a great looking project, what a refresh.

I have a 3F power steering pump, plus 2F crank pulley and waterpump I'm swapping on to my 1F. I even scored a decent, (I hope,) OEM power steering box on ebay for a criminally low amount, only time I ever got a really good deal on ebay without being outbid.

What belt are you planning on using on the power steering belt. I was going to start with a 1F smog pump belt, at least the matching length, but I don't know if the exact placement of the pulley and diameter is the same between the old smog pump and power steering pump. Also any input on the powersteering hoses as you progress would be great info to add to this thread. I'm going to have to get a pressure hose made for mine, and get the right fittings. I haven't found a stock option to reach the OEM FJ-40 steering box location. I bet a 62 series line can be used with the location of the 60 box in this case.

 

[Tools R Us]

...
What belt are you planning on using on the power steering belt. I was going to start with a 1F smog pump belt, at least the matching length, but I don't know if the exact placement of the pulley and diameter is the same between the old smog pump and power steering pump.

Not yet sure, likely just measuring and ordering by the Gates number.

... Also any input on the powersteering hoses as you progress would be great info to add to this thread. I'm going to have to get a pressure hose made for mine, and get the right fittings. I haven't found a stock option to reach the OEM FJ-40 steering box location. I bet a 62 series line can be used with the location of the 60 box in this case.

We have a used FJ62 line set, way too long for this application. Will likely use the center of it and the threaded ends, then have hoses crimped on each end.

 

[Chachie]

What we get no pictures Man I tell ya

 

[inkpot]

What we get no pictures Man I tell ya

I think the photographer missed the Execution Ceremony for the steering box, but he did get a few other shots. John

 

[Chachie]

Clothes on please!

 

[Tools R Us]

What we get no pictures Man I tell ya

So, you are thinking that we actually did something?

 

[Chachie]

A guy can always hope

 

[DSRTRDR]

we were at the cruiser meet tonight

 

[Chachie]

I know I missed it again one day i will make it I was working until 9 tonight

 

[Tools R Us]

After some distractions, did get some stuff done!

I tossed a wrench in the works. Have done a few '60 box conversions, kinda have that one down. Had the '60 box mostly fitted, but grabbed an '80 box set it on, it fit. Spent some time figuring why it wouldn't work, it's larger, will require moving the radiator more, doesn't matter, we are moving it and making a custom shroud anyway, the 3FE vane type pump should drive it, etc. So, back in uncharted territory.

The '80 box has a few advantages: Has a "preload assist mechanism" reducing play at the center of travel, helps for the high speed stuff. Has a larger piston, so has more boost, should help with the 35" tires and locked. The pitman arm is flatter for more spring to draglink clearance. Is overall a larger, more robust box.

The setup is cut/clearanced for ether, so if the '80 box doesn't workout, can swap back to the '60 box. Don't see that happening?

 

[Tools R Us]

Going to need a column. Claudia prefers the stock turn signal, key in the dash, wheel, etc, so, snatched the polished turd out of the rig and beheaded it. Placed it where it has a chance of being reincarnated as a tuna can, manhole cover or something usefull!

 

[Tools R Us]

Cut the column cover tube to length. It has a bushing at the top, but no real support, that was provided by the steering box.

 

[Tools R Us]

In this hunk of tube is a bearing holder, was liberated by the lathe.

The stackup that goes over the shaft, a collar that gets welded on, the bearing, belleville and normal washers, all held in place by a snap ring.

About the time we were making this stuff, lcwizard stopped by to give us grief about doing it the hard way!