Nigel A Posted May 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 Hi Dave The kit comes with an extra pulley and retains the original crank pulley which is attached using the dowels and a new bolt. The new tubular cross member is next on the list to be fitted. The fan extension is not used as an electric fan must be fitted. The kit is great when everything is standard - my problems arose because I’m using non standard carbs, inlet Manifold and throttle linkage and the new rack and column are at a different angle to the original. Hope to be on the road this weekend and will post my thoughts then. Nigel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Hogan Posted May 29, 2020 Report Share Posted May 29, 2020 Hi Nigel, I don't want to pour rain on your wonderful wife's gift but why do you need power steering on a TR? Unless you have a medical condition or haven't had your daily dose of weetabix there shouldn't be any need for PAS. I admit steering can be heavy at times but only at low down speeds when parking and that is mostly caused by having the wrong size of tyres fitted. On a car fitted with standard size rims and tyres there shouldn't be a problem. On the plus side, the kit looks very professional and i will be interested to see how it turns out so I will look forward to reading your next installment. Hoges. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted May 29, 2020 Report Share Posted May 29, 2020 Hi Paul, He is an Ex-taxi driving wimp Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted May 29, 2020 Report Share Posted May 29, 2020 I can see it being possibly desirable on a sidescreen car, but not a windy window type Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nigel A Posted May 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2020 Hi Paul I had considered narrower tyres ( have 195’s on 6 “ genuine Minilites at present) but as well as loss of strength, I’ve been suffering from increasing joint and muscle pain so in the end decided this was the best solution. It had got to the stage where I dreaded parking and Roger, of course Being an ex London Cabbie - U turns were becoming no fun!! Almost finished now - had a few problems as the kit is designed for fuel injection so had to modify the fluid reservoir bottle to clear the carbs. Hope to have a first drive today or tomorrow. Nigel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waldi Posted May 30, 2020 Report Share Posted May 30, 2020 Looking good Nigel! Cheers, Waldi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BRENDA1 Posted May 30, 2020 Report Share Posted May 30, 2020 Looking good Nigel, I don’t see a problem with installing power steering, if it make it a more enjoyable drive then why not and it all about enjoying yourself in your TR. have a good test drive tomorrow. Mike Redrose Group Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted May 30, 2020 Report Share Posted May 30, 2020 +1 from me Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nigel A Posted May 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2020 (edited) Thanks for the kind comments, just been for a short drive and it has really transformed the steering at low speed. Used to dread having to park, but not anymore. The tracking is out, have tried various DIY methods but none very successful, hopefully get it done professionally Monday. Really happy! Nigel Edited May 30, 2020 by Nigel A Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waldi Posted May 31, 2020 Report Share Posted May 31, 2020 Excellent result Nigel, enjoy driving. Cheers, Waldi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytr5 Posted May 31, 2020 Report Share Posted May 31, 2020 Ignore the doubters Nigel, I too had a health issue at the time and if I did not fit the power steering I would have got out of TR,S and would have so regretted it. Now enjoy. Regards Harry TR5 Nutter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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