Re: Power-to-Manual Steering Conversion--Question!

[Gary Futrell <gary-futrell@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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I think the only gripe I have about my power steering
is there's not much feel to the steering. I could see
where someone would want to change over to manual
steering for the feel, more room for headers, and HP
robbed by the pump. I didn't have much problem with
manual sterring on my Road Runner other than tight
spaces. The power brakes are also a problem with a
large cam. 

    Gary





--- Menko Johnson <menkoj@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Ok guys, need some help here.  This is something
> I've been wondering
> about ever since purchasing my mopar.  Lots of folks
> have converted
> their power steering and power brakes to manual
> steering and manual
> brakes.  Having both manual steering and brakes on
> my car, I wonder
> why anyone would want them.  The manual steering is
> a bear in tight
> spaces (lots and lots of turns) although part of
> that may be due to my
> 185/80/113 tires.  Power brakes I sort of udnerstand
> better since i've
> driven a few that seem to be either "on" or "off"
> and dont have much
> graduated response.
> 
> So, why do manual steering?  I guess if I had a
> tighter ratio box it
> wouldn't take 50 turns point to point, but even
> then... ;-)
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> Menko
> 

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