Now my idea. drummin52 described a power steering from CPP http://www.classicperform.com/tech_articles/Power-Steering-Trucks/Power-Steering-Trucks.htm Can i use this in my 46 truck? And i think about to use a electrical hydraulic pump. Have anyone an idea which steering box i can use? I found in Germany an electrical pump with reservoir for a good price but a can't find a steering box (only japanese parts ) ...and the idea from CPP is simple but is it possible and can i use the pressure from an electrical pump for power steering AND power brakes?? Volker
I don't know how obtainable they are in Germany but the mid-eighties Toyota 4wd power steering steering gear units are used in many applications where a steering box is needed that the pitman arm travel is like that of the factory steering box. It takes a very simple home made bracket to mount them to a 47-54 and I also mounted one inside the frame channel with the pitman shaft sticking through a hole in the frame on my wifes 64 Ford fishing truck. If I remember this is how a 46 is mounted--the box inside the frame with the pitman arm on the outside. I just welded a strap between the upper and lower frame flanges and and at the correct angle to connect to the steering column. A couple bolts through this strap mounts the box. I have used the electro-hydraulic pump off a Toyota MR2 and they work very good but are getting scarce. I'm sure one would work both the steering and brakes. You might check out the new electric power steering that is all contained within the steering column itself. Several cars are using it and Ford will use it exclusively in the near future if the trade journals are to be believed. Just think, no brackets, pumps, or hoses. One more option is to use the tie rod assist power cylinder like Chevy used up through 64 and Corvette up into the 80's. It just takes replacing your drag link with the one with the control valve, a bracket on the bottom of one frame rail, and a tapered eye to hook to the tie rod. By far the easiest and a very nice steering feel but not the best for a truck that sits low.
