billymanfroy
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HELP! I have had billions of problems with my power steering, and since I steer with one hand and do the gas and brakes with the other, I need to get a reliable set up. It's a 2wd ranger 2.3, and I race it a lot. I've tried at least a dozen stock pumps, and we now modify them to get rid of the stock reservoir to clear the dual carbs. (it's machined and plumbed for a remote reservoir) It's got the stock steering box also, both are '84 style. Typically, if it works, it quits during a race and I get a ridiculous amout of really violent and fast kickback through the steering wheel. Even in the straights, it'll turn the wheel one full turn one way and then the other in the span of about 1/2 second. It's nearly impossible to drive at that point, but I've unfortunately had to do it a lot. This weekend, it finally got my thumb, and I'm lucky it didn't break it off.
I'm most interested in tips/tricks to make the stock system work consistently and reliably, because that would be the easiest and cheapest. However, PLEASE let me know about any aftermarket setups that work. BTW, I've been wanting to install the 2:1 steering quickener that I bought 2 years ago, but since it's so tough to drive when it fails, I just figured that would make it worse. ANY SUGGESTIONS??
I can post pictures if you need them, but it's pretty stock.
Thanks in advance.
Billy
I'm most interested in tips/tricks to make the stock system work consistently and reliably, because that would be the easiest and cheapest. However, PLEASE let me know about any aftermarket setups that work. BTW, I've been wanting to install the 2:1 steering quickener that I bought 2 years ago, but since it's so tough to drive when it fails, I just figured that would make it worse. ANY SUGGESTIONS??
I can post pictures if you need them, but it's pretty stock.
Thanks in advance.
Billy