[ihc] Re: RHD Power Steering, gasoline smell

["Robert Weber" <robertjw@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

David,

Not sure exactly what he did about the P/S pump.  I think he built a
custom bracket and used a standard GM pump.  Other than the 12 Scouts we
own, we are mostly Chevy guys, so we always have lots of GM parts laying
around.

As far as the Ford gear, it was late the other night and I forgot the part
about drilling new holes.  He did drill new holes and put spacers in the
frame to strengthen the mount, but it was relatively simple.

I will check on the bracket and A/C compressors.  All of our V8 rigs came
with A/C and mounting a P/S pump there is no problem, but I'm not sure
about the 258's.  I'm headed over there in the morning, I'll take my
digital camera and post some pics to my website.

Robert
robertjw@domain.elided


David Bongo said:
> Robert, Jim in Mesa (and all the others) thanks for the help.
>
> Robert first, yes I have the straight 6 in my rig, and the LHD box is
> being used with a shortened draglink.  I will need to get the box
> rebuilt (too much damage has probably been done) which has prompted this
> whole research effort.
>
> Anyways, it's looking like I'm going to stick with it.  What did you do
> for a P/S pump?  The PO fabricated a custom bracket, which ties me in to
> one specific P/S pump.  From a '72 IHC pickup, IIRC.  And, is there any
> way to mount both a compressor pump AND a P/S pump on the AMC 258 using
> this setup?  I don't have A/C (probably never will in this rig) but it'd
> be nice to know the feasability of it.
>
> I am not only intrigued, but I'm very interested in your Ford steering
> gear solution.  Does that case directly bolt on, with no extra
> drilling/fabrication required?  From what you described, it would be
> cost-prohibitive on an I-6 since the stock gear works.  But since my
> current leaning is towards getting a second RHD Scout (and selling my
> Cherokee) I'm interested.  I end up with a V8 in it (since it'll be a
> backup delivery rig only) but even if it's a 6, I'll want A/C
> (especially here in Florida...double especially in June-July-August)
> which might necessitate this option.  Any details would be most
> appreciated for the future.

> Thanks again, everyone.
>
> Dave