So I try to make a update/upgrade each winter..no matter how small. Well its been a while since I did anything to the '67.
I had original power steering and it always leaked, screeched, dripped. I looked into rack & pinion and Borgeson power steering, which needed a GM pump (not in my engine bay) and other mods which I wasn't keen on.
So I looked into the EPAS system. An electric boost to manual steering. So I went for it. Now knowing my fears, and physical limitations...hey I'm older and can't bend so well....I sent my '67 off to have the EPAS installed along with getting my gauges working (fuel, oil, temp). Seems when I installed my wiper motor I messed up something and the gauges all pegged.
Now I have the '67 back. EPAS and gauges are working fine. Drove it 243 miles over the weekend to American Graffiti and in its parade at bumper to bumper speed (my clutch leg was killing me). So the big question was do you like it. It is different for sure. I had PS of the 60s. That meant one finger steering....with a 3 inch slop. It was easy but at full extension the pump would squeal like a banshee. Now there is a manual effort. Expected since the steering components were changed to manual and the electric motor applies assist. After those miles I can say I do like it. Better control at speed and the slow turns are quite easy. Easier than manual. My old PS was dependent upon engine rpm for the pump so slow barely moving steering was non-existent. Now its great.
The unit is tucked up on the shaft right under the instrument panel. The engine bay is just void of PS hardware. Looks normal.
I like it.
I had original power steering and it always leaked, screeched, dripped. I looked into rack & pinion and Borgeson power steering, which needed a GM pump (not in my engine bay) and other mods which I wasn't keen on.
So I looked into the EPAS system. An electric boost to manual steering. So I went for it. Now knowing my fears, and physical limitations...hey I'm older and can't bend so well....I sent my '67 off to have the EPAS installed along with getting my gauges working (fuel, oil, temp). Seems when I installed my wiper motor I messed up something and the gauges all pegged.
Now I have the '67 back. EPAS and gauges are working fine. Drove it 243 miles over the weekend to American Graffiti and in its parade at bumper to bumper speed (my clutch leg was killing me). So the big question was do you like it. It is different for sure. I had PS of the 60s. That meant one finger steering....with a 3 inch slop. It was easy but at full extension the pump would squeal like a banshee. Now there is a manual effort. Expected since the steering components were changed to manual and the electric motor applies assist. After those miles I can say I do like it. Better control at speed and the slow turns are quite easy. Easier than manual. My old PS was dependent upon engine rpm for the pump so slow barely moving steering was non-existent. Now its great.
The unit is tucked up on the shaft right under the instrument panel. The engine bay is just void of PS hardware. Looks normal.
I like it.