Thread: SERIES 3 POWER STEERING CONVERSION

There are kits available but very XXXy not sure if it is worth it.
Land Rover Series 2 2a 3 Power Steering conversion

Do a search on here - it has been discussed at length previously, with examples by those who have done it.

For what it is worth, my view is that it can be done, but it would probably be (a lot) cheaper to sell the Series and buy a 110. In my view it is not necessary provided the tyres are standard size and everything in good order, and most importantly, correct tyre pressures (for radial tyres pressure should be higher than for crossplies).

John

You should be able to do it fairly inexpensively.
YouTube - Scout II power steering in a Series Land Rover

I have just done one on a 40 series Cruiser that is similar set up to Series Rover.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/projects-t...onversion.html

Tony

Originally Posted by JDNSW

Do a search on here - it has been discussed at length previously, with examples by those who have done it.

For what it is worth, my view is that it can be done, but it would probably be (a lot) cheaper to sell the Series and buy a 110. In my view it is not necessary provided the tyres are standard size and everything in good order, and most importantly, correct tyre pressures (for radial tyres pressure should be higher than for crossplies).

John

My wallet tells me not to go near a conversion, but I need to make the old series a bit more wife friendly (which also means being wallet friendly), and at the moment it is serious "strong arm" steering, heavy clutch and a seat that does not adjust. The seat I can fix, the clutch will stay, but the steering is bad.

If I didnt do the power steering thing, what should i tighten, replace, change to make it better. Laymans terminology would be appreciated (even description of parts). I think I have 750 tryes and possibly the original 1980 steering dampener. (X-army GS BTW).

Cheers
Jim

From a girls point of veiw, I've always found the steering on series vehicles to be fine, if all components are kept in good nick. The problem is the turning circle!! Often made worse by the addition of wider tyres etc.

I have also read that the fitting of power steering, can actually reduce the turning circle and so have steered[pun intended] away from a PAS set up.
Is this true?

cheers
Evelyn

I understand that the bolt systems fitted as an aftermarket option to late 60s Holdens and Falcons works on series landies - is similar to the kit posted above - is a ram that bolts between the chassis and one of the steering rods - similar to how a steering damper is fitted.

Garry

I had PS on my SIII and removed it. If you're going to put PS get a unit off a Rangie or something, with the relay box welded onto the front cross member. The hydraulic ram types offer no feel for the steering, which makes fast sharp cornering more precarious, and leaves you with no "feel" for the vehicle in ice skating rink type wet clay.