Replacement of power steering

[davidjonh]

I have a 1985 Avanti that I am converting to an electric vehicle. I am almost ready to place the frame, with the new drive train, back under the body. In order to save weight and eliminate any unnecessary drain on the battery pack, I want to remove the current power steering and convert it back to a manual steering set-up. Since I will be able to balance the weight on the front and rear axles and since I have installed low rolling resistance tires I think the conversion back to manual steering will be acceptable from a driving standpoint. I have heard the steering box for a manual set-up is different than the power steering unit and I'm not even sure if I can get an older unit. Is it possible to keep the current linkage but remove the hoses, pump and cylinder?

Any thoughts on what I might do?

Dave

[grobb284]

David,

Sorry, I have nothing to add to your question on steering boxes.

I just wanted to say that I really was impressed with the photos of your work taken at a recent chapter meet that they posted on the internet.

Keep up the good work.

Best regards,

Gene