Thread: Power steer and engine conversion

I am happy to look at this thread.
A mate of mine recently bought a HJ47 traytop ($9000 ) and is considering a power steer conversion. Given that he has no mecahnical skills (took 4 hours to do oil and filter on it) I am sure I will end up being the "expert" on the conversion.

I intend to use as much of the HJ60 steering setup as possible and fit it to the HJ45 as may have to be certified. I have spoken to an engineer and is ok but have to take pics of any cutting or weilding. Not keen on cutting steering shaft though.

So had to rip the 45 column out and put the 60 shaft in and graft the lower column to the top 45 flange so all fits back original.

Originally Posted by BigJon

A mate of mine recently bought a HJ47 traytop ($9000 ).

No mechanical knowledge "only", hey?

Easiest way to do it, is source genuine 40 series P/S, generally fitted to all BJ/FJ42 LX's, hard to find, dear to buy, but makes for ease of fitment, then just grab a pump and pulleys, from a HJ60 and your done

Useing the stuff as Rangier is doing is a "better" conversion, but if you want simplicity^^^^that's the go

Now the nasty bit
The box will now go inplace of the relay and the shock mount was in the way I'll deal with it after
I set the box up as would be in the 60 then drilled 12mm holes through chassis. On the inside opened up holes to put anti-crush tubes in.

Originally Posted by rovercare

No mechanical knowledge "only", hey?

Easiest way to do it, is source genuine 40 series P/S, generally fitted to all BJ/FJ42 LX's, hard to find, dear to buy, but makes for ease of fitment, then just grab a pump and pulleys, from a HJ60 and your done

Useing the stuff as Rangier is doing is a "better" conversion, but if you want simplicity^^^^that's the go

I wen't this way as had the parts here and buggerd 60s are plentifull around here.
I see a 40 series set up on evilbay

Originally Posted by Rangier Rover

I wen't this way as had the parts here and buggerd 60s are plentifull around here.
I see a 40 series set up on evilbay

Its a better conversion anyhow, removing the relay(slop) box

Although you can make a 40 drive ok, castor shims under the diff

That's drive ok, not ride ok

Originally Posted by rovercare

Although you can make a 40 drive ok, castor shims under the diff

That's drive ok, not ride ok

I'm thinking of grafting a part time 80 series front end in later on. Coils Still not a Land Rover though Just tougher