Date:         Thu, 25 Nov 2004 09:38:11 -0800
Reply-To:     BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: [vanagon] manual steering vs. power steering
Comments: To: Joe Lin <joeminglin@yahoo.com>
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On Thu, 25 Nov 2004 09:04:57 -0800 (PST), Joe Lin <joeminglin@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> Is a manual steering rack easier to turn than a powering steering rack that is disabled(belt removed from pump due to seal leak).
>
> or should I eat more spinach to develop my biceps.
>
> Happy Thanksgiving!!


Joe,

A Vanagon with powersteering has the tierod ends mounted further on
the steering knuckle (AKA suspension upright) than a manual-steering
van. This is done to more effectively use the mechanical advantage
afforded by a PS rack.

The simple answer to your question is, your unpowered PS rack will be
more difficult to turn than a manual-steering rack when mounted in the
same van in the same position.

Happy steering, Popeye.

BenT