Adjustable power steering
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#1 Adjustable power steering
I am thinking about buying the adjustable power steering kit from Rob Beere.
Who has experience with this kit: are there any disadvantages, is the installation complex?
Thanks and best regards
Holger
Who has experience with this kit: are there any disadvantages, is the installation complex?
Thanks and best regards
Holger
1973 manual LHD OTS E Type
Holger
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#2 Re: Adjustable power steering
I have one. Very easy to install and makes a big improvement.
Charles Atha.
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#3 Re: Adjustable power steering
It looks to be no more than a needle valve and some Swagelock fittings. You could probably make it yourself for about a quarter of the price.
I might make one for the XJS.
Andrew.
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881824, 1E21538. 889457. 1961 4.3l Mk2. 1975 XJS. 1962 MGB
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#4 Re: Adjustable power steering
Have you already done the Jaguar mod which involves a simple 50 thou washer in the pump. It’s a simple mod to do without removing the pump, the mod reduces the pressure, and makes the feel of the steering less sensitive and more in touch, especially when cornering.
I found that was all you need, and I drive a lot of very windy roads down here.
Cheers
Mark
I found that was all you need, and I drive a lot of very windy roads down here.
Cheers
Mark
Mark Brown
1971 S3 Etype, now sold, sadly.
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#5 Re: Adjustable power steering
Thank you for your comments. I think the charm of the kit lies in the fact that the servo support can be regulated by the valve. Building the device is certainly not rocket science, but I would have to buy the necessary tools, which in my opinion would be more expensive than the kit.
Best regards
Holger
Best regards
Holger
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Hi Holger, I tried the kit ... didn't like it and sold it on. Went for a new fast rack from Vicarage in the UK - much better feel ( weight ), only compromise a slightly bigger turning circle. As it's a modern rack, looking forward to long life with no leaks.
Phil
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#7 Re: Adjustable power steering
I firmed the steering assistance by leaving it alone and giving myself useful extra legroom.
I.e. I replaced the plastic 15” steering wheel with a 14” MotoLita E-type copy wheel and hornpush.
I.e. I replaced the plastic 15” steering wheel with a 14” MotoLita E-type copy wheel and hornpush.
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#8 Re: Adjustable power steering
Thanks for Sharing your experience
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#9 Re: Adjustable power steering
A smaller diameter steering wheel gives you less mechanical leverage.
Changing the pulley diameters gives you a little less flow and pressure.
Adding the washer drops the pop-off pressure.
kind regards
Marek
Changing the pulley diameters gives you a little less flow and pressure.
Adding the washer drops the pop-off pressure.
kind regards
Marek
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#10 Re: Adjustable power steering
Thanks, Marek!
Best regards
Holger
Best regards
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#11 Re: Adjustable power steering
i have one, love it.
And it's adjustable.
And it's adjustable.
Peter {XKE V12HE efi}
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#12 Re: Adjustable power steering
I had the Bob Beere pressure valve fitted and frankly, only half solved the problem. It’s an improvement, but in the end I bit the bullet and fitted a new quick rack steering. SNGB sell one for about £1000 and is the same as the CMC system. It is based on a Ford Focus RS rack. The turn in is so much better and gone is that incessant feeling of S3 under steer. It also gives you much more feel and feedback. I have a smaller Nardi 14” wheel as fitted by Eagle. Looks lovely too!
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I want to try this, was there a service bulletin?42south wrote: ↑Thu Nov 12, 2020 11:46 pmHave you already done the Jaguar mod which involves a simple 50 thou washer in the pump. It’s a simple mod to do without removing the pump, the mod reduces the pressure, and makes the feel of the steering less sensitive and more in touch, especially when cornering.
I found that was all you need, and I drive a lot of very windy roads down here.
Cheers
Mark
Regards,
ColinL
'72 OTS manual V12
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Hi Colin
Yes there is a service bulletin.
I don’t have it at the moment, but I’ll be home early may and will have a search.
Someone did post on the site, perhaps they will do so again.
Cheers
Mark
Yes there is a service bulletin.
I don’t have it at the moment, but I’ll be home early may and will have a search.
Someone did post on the site, perhaps they will do so again.
Cheers
Mark
Mark Brown
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#15 Re: Adjustable power steering
Thanks Mark. Meanwhile youtube vids of saginaw pump overhauls has sorted me out.
Regards,
ColinL
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