Glad to hear you are getting going on that, Bob.  Hope you are as happy with your's as I am with ours.  If you can find an OEM type power steering idler arm be sure to install that...really helps with return to center.  Also, as you know, dial in as much caster as you can. 

​Good luck, see you and Cindy in less than a year.

Bob

I do have a roller bearing idler that I installed when I upgraded the steering. I am going to see how it returns to center with that on my test drive first because the manual steering box was very quick to return to center. More progress on the install. I have the steering box bolted in (I needed to get a replacement for one of the bolts) the hoses are connected and the pitman arm back on. I need to clean up and paint the column before it goes back together. The new steering box has more clearance from the headers than the original manual which I didn't expect because it is slightly larger. I have the MS bearing for the firewall end of the steering shaft that I need to install too.

I had  the  hoses made  custom by a local truck supply co.  They are tight to the shock tower and a bit high.  Not near  the  head or exhaust and no interference  with spark  plugs .

BB

Here is the latest update. I finally got a warm and dry enough day to paint the steering column and master cylinder (WYAIT) so today I can get those installed, and purge the steering box. It looks like I might get this thing on the road for a test drive this week weather permitting. I should at least be able to get everything back together and fire it up to check for leaks.

Bob, what did you use for the lower bearing?  The biggest problem with the Borgeson shaft setup is there is nothing to keep it steady and the rag joint is the only thing that keeps the horn contacts at the correct compression distance.
You do know about the SSBK-1 lower bearing kit, right?

Let me know how the test drive goes.

I have a 1967 which I currently have a RRS power rack on and thinking about going a different route.

 

Here is the latest update on the install: I have everything back together, the PS system is purged of air, still no leaks, so it looks like a test drive tomorrow.  I still need to bleed the brakes. Tomorrow (Saturday) is supposed to be nice with some sunshine.

Hi Ozblitz. I used the rag joint that came with the kit. I had read that some people thought the provided rag joint was not very well built but the one I received looks like you could steer a tank with it.

Test Drive:  The rain quit and the road was relatively dry so it was test drive day yesterday. The car steers great. It is so nice to have all the slop gone from the original steering box. The power is nice too, I was able to use one finger to corner. The return to center could be a little better so I am going to check my alignment and see if I can dial in a little more caster and maybe look for an OEM idler arm. I only put a few miles on it then home to check for leaks. I did need to tighten one fitting for a minor weep. I was a little concerned about how hot the pump was when I opened the hood. Maybe someone who has installed a Borgeson system or is just knows more about power steering could chime in about operating temperatures. I am going to give Borgeson a call on Monday and ask about operating temps and make sure my fluid is correct. The instructions only stated a good quality PS fluid with no details.

IMHO The borg box is that much better!!!

rockstar wrote:

Hi, I was looking at doing power steering conversion. Could you or someone tell me if there was a complete original setup available would you go with it? I have found such a thing, the listing states in like new condition including pump,mounting bracket,gear box all components wheel to wheel.
I was wondering if there are problems with the original? Is the Borgeson Box conversion that much better?  

I had a "very good" stock system but it really never felt all that precise.  Also, while mine did not leak I felt that if was just a matter of time.
​The Borg box feels much better on twisty roads, has fewer places to leak from...and doesn't, and the boost with a Ford 5.0 pump seems to be just right...plenty but not too much.

​X2 on what Howard says.

BB

Latest Update: I did manage to get the fluid cooler installed. I had to make some brackets since I wasn't comfortable with the mounting method it came with. I didn't like the idea of poking the plastic holders through my radiator. Unfortunately, the weather did not allow for a test drive today but I am hopeful that I can get one in on the weekend if the roads don't get salted before then. I did start the engine to check for leaks and it all looks good in the garage. Fingers crossed for the test drive.