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Post by Eric R on Apr 24, 2021 8:45:40 GMT
past threads on PAS to Rover P5s is confusing, but can anyone say if a power assist system can be fitted to a 1959 P5 which has none? The engine was also used on P4s - did they not have a Rover PAS system? This www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdWnAAfwnEs&ab_channel=RickBirchall is interesting. I don't know what Mot will think about it though? |
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Post by Phil Nottingham on Apr 24, 2021 14:26:13 GMT
The entire power steering system can be fitted to all P5s. P4s never had power steering and the manual system is unique to the P4 and P5 systems do not fit (box turns opposite way)
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Post by MK IA Norway Viking on Apr 24, 2021 21:23:13 GMT
Hi - i believe the length of the steering column on non-power assisted steering is longer than on the power steering version, since the dimension of the pas box is different.
There was an upgrade too on the bearings for the steering column too, which occurred on the MK 1a in 1961.
You can see details on this in the parts catalogue under “options”.
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Post by johnwp5bcoupe on Apr 25, 2021 8:25:53 GMT
The entire power steering system can be fitted to all P5s. P4s never had power steering and the manual system is unique to the P4 and P5 systems do not fit (box turns opposite way) Phil I think Eric is asking if the PAS is a simple straight forward fit to the 1959 P5? if you can find the necessary parts! Dynamo etc etc. |
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Post by Eric R on Apr 25, 2021 8:41:30 GMT
The dynamo was replaced with an alternator and is negative earth.
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Post by Phil Nottingham on Apr 25, 2021 9:13:44 GMT
As the dynamo drives the pump on it end the alternator will have to be replaced with the relevant dynamo (or Dynamotor with the end drive) and a double crankshaft pulley. The conversion is quite a bother unless a doner 3 Litre is available with all good parts
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