farmergeo
9th May 2013, 06:29 AM
Having bought a late model FC 2B from Gary in Cape Town, I have been searching the net for ideas on fitting power steering to it.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/05/915.jpg (http://s572.photobucket.com/user/geohayt/media/DSC049362_zps3ba293e0.jpg.html)
One of the easiest ways I found is Heystee's TDZ system:TDZ Power Steering System, Heystee - Automotive Components - Online Store (http://www.heystee-automotive.com/onlineshop/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=30)
After contacting Paul of Heystee's and getting the freight (+-GBP250) costs to South Africa I decided there must a cheaper way. Being a farmer with tractors I looked at the Power Steering add on kits and noticed they are nearly identicle to the TDZ system. Check :
Tractor Power Steering Kits | Full Range of Vintage, Classic and Modern Tractor Spares, Accessories & Implements to Retail and Trade | 01527 579111 (http://www.agrilineproducts.com/partscatalogue/power_steering_kits.html)
I managed to get a Ford 5000 Power steering kit http://www.bepco.co.za/ here in South Africa for R3500 (GBP 250).
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/05/916.jpg (http://s572.photobucket.com/user/geohayt/media/Misc067_zps96f4f252.jpg.html)https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/05/917.jpg (http://s572.photobucket.com/user/geohayt/media/Misc068_zps888622ae.jpg.html)
I was very impressed in the way the kit was packed and also that everything needed to fit the kit was included....... to a FORD 5000.
The first problem was that the hydraulic pump was to be mounted on the Ford's timing gear cover, being driven by these gears. I thought of replacing the hydro pump gear with a v-belt pulley, but then the rotation would be incorrect and that the pump would also not be able to take the side lateral load of the v-belts.
To overcome this problem I decided to mount it directly to the crankshaft's pulley with a flexible coupling.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/05/918.jpg (http://s572.photobucket.com/user/geohayt/media/May2013024_zps1cb5c2aa.jpg.html)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/05/919.jpg (http://s572.photobucket.com/user/geohayt/media/April2013021_zps635ae0de.jpg.html)
As the pics shows I made a bracket that bolts to the side and front of this Nissan diesel engine, and on which the hydro pump mounts.
I then found that the steering servo ram's extension pieces were way to long to fit between the FC's chassis rails. They were discarded and I made a bracket that bolts in place and also mounts the anti roll bars rubber bush. On this bracket I welded a tapered bush to bolt the ball end joint to.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/05/920.jpg (http://s572.photobucket.com/user/geohayt/media/May2013028_zps2c6ccdc7.jpg.html)
For the steering arm side I made up a spacer with a notch cut that fits over and bolts to this arm. I also made a tapered bush that fits into this steering arm to center the bolt. On this spacer I welded a tapered extension piece to fit the other end of the servo ram. This spacer lifts the ram high enough to give enough clearence above the leaf springs and also to be able to tighten the rams ball end joint.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/05/921.jpg (http://s572.photobucket.com/user/geohayt/media/April2013019_zps5ee05be3.jpg.html)https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/05/922.jpg (http://s572.photobucket.com/user/geohayt/media/May2013033_zps0dbaffc2.jpg.html)https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/05/923.jpg (http://s572.photobucket.com/user/geohayt/media/May2013030_zps99f7095a.jpg.html)
I then measured, cut and welded a bush that fits onto the FC's steering arm. This arm connects to the servo part of the steering ram. I then fitted the hydraulic fluid reservoir above the pump and connected the hoses.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/05/924.jpg (http://s572.photobucket.com/user/geohayt/media/May2013034_zps09d08485.jpg.html)https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/05/925.jpg (http://s572.photobucket.com/user/geohayt/media/May2013026_zpsec9bb27d.jpg.html)https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/05/926.jpg (http://s572.photobucket.com/user/geohayt/media/May2013027_zpsb3da6251.jpg.html)
The steering is now as light as a feather. With hind sight I should have bought the Power Steering kit to fit a Fordson Major. By doing so I would have got a hydraulic pump that is driven by a v-belt and also mounts to the side of the engine.
I must add that this modification was done on my mate CARL's FC2B
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/05/927.jpg (http://s572.photobucket.com/user/geohayt/media/April2013028_zpsbbce4744.jpg.html)https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/05/928.jpg (http://s572.photobucket.com/user/geohayt/media/April2013026_zps4e6a4d09.jpg.html)
WOW!!!! what a effort to post this...... long past my bedtime.
Anybody needing clarification or questions ....ASK
farmergeo
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/05/915.jpg (http://s572.photobucket.com/user/geohayt/media/DSC049362_zps3ba293e0.jpg.html)
One of the easiest ways I found is Heystee's TDZ system:TDZ Power Steering System, Heystee - Automotive Components - Online Store (http://www.heystee-automotive.com/onlineshop/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=30)
After contacting Paul of Heystee's and getting the freight (+-GBP250) costs to South Africa I decided there must a cheaper way. Being a farmer with tractors I looked at the Power Steering add on kits and noticed they are nearly identicle to the TDZ system. Check :
Tractor Power Steering Kits | Full Range of Vintage, Classic and Modern Tractor Spares, Accessories & Implements to Retail and Trade | 01527 579111 (http://www.agrilineproducts.com/partscatalogue/power_steering_kits.html)
I managed to get a Ford 5000 Power steering kit http://www.bepco.co.za/ here in South Africa for R3500 (GBP 250).
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/05/916.jpg (http://s572.photobucket.com/user/geohayt/media/Misc067_zps96f4f252.jpg.html)https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/05/917.jpg (http://s572.photobucket.com/user/geohayt/media/Misc068_zps888622ae.jpg.html)
I was very impressed in the way the kit was packed and also that everything needed to fit the kit was included....... to a FORD 5000.
The first problem was that the hydraulic pump was to be mounted on the Ford's timing gear cover, being driven by these gears. I thought of replacing the hydro pump gear with a v-belt pulley, but then the rotation would be incorrect and that the pump would also not be able to take the side lateral load of the v-belts.
To overcome this problem I decided to mount it directly to the crankshaft's pulley with a flexible coupling.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/05/918.jpg (http://s572.photobucket.com/user/geohayt/media/May2013024_zps1cb5c2aa.jpg.html)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/05/919.jpg (http://s572.photobucket.com/user/geohayt/media/April2013021_zps635ae0de.jpg.html)
As the pics shows I made a bracket that bolts to the side and front of this Nissan diesel engine, and on which the hydro pump mounts.
I then found that the steering servo ram's extension pieces were way to long to fit between the FC's chassis rails. They were discarded and I made a bracket that bolts in place and also mounts the anti roll bars rubber bush. On this bracket I welded a tapered bush to bolt the ball end joint to.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/05/920.jpg (http://s572.photobucket.com/user/geohayt/media/May2013028_zps2c6ccdc7.jpg.html)
For the steering arm side I made up a spacer with a notch cut that fits over and bolts to this arm. I also made a tapered bush that fits into this steering arm to center the bolt. On this spacer I welded a tapered extension piece to fit the other end of the servo ram. This spacer lifts the ram high enough to give enough clearence above the leaf springs and also to be able to tighten the rams ball end joint.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/05/921.jpg (http://s572.photobucket.com/user/geohayt/media/April2013019_zps5ee05be3.jpg.html)https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/05/922.jpg (http://s572.photobucket.com/user/geohayt/media/May2013033_zps0dbaffc2.jpg.html)https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/05/923.jpg (http://s572.photobucket.com/user/geohayt/media/May2013030_zps99f7095a.jpg.html)
I then measured, cut and welded a bush that fits onto the FC's steering arm. This arm connects to the servo part of the steering ram. I then fitted the hydraulic fluid reservoir above the pump and connected the hoses.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/05/924.jpg (http://s572.photobucket.com/user/geohayt/media/May2013034_zps09d08485.jpg.html)https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/05/925.jpg (http://s572.photobucket.com/user/geohayt/media/May2013026_zpsec9bb27d.jpg.html)https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/05/926.jpg (http://s572.photobucket.com/user/geohayt/media/May2013027_zpsb3da6251.jpg.html)
The steering is now as light as a feather. With hind sight I should have bought the Power Steering kit to fit a Fordson Major. By doing so I would have got a hydraulic pump that is driven by a v-belt and also mounts to the side of the engine.
I must add that this modification was done on my mate CARL's FC2B
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/05/927.jpg (http://s572.photobucket.com/user/geohayt/media/April2013028_zpsbbce4744.jpg.html)https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/05/928.jpg (http://s572.photobucket.com/user/geohayt/media/April2013026_zps4e6a4d09.jpg.html)
WOW!!!! what a effort to post this...... long past my bedtime.
Anybody needing clarification or questions ....ASK
farmergeo