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Originally Posted by aluminum
That's a Good idea  Check out the possibility of swapping the steering Rod Humm
I hadn't thought of that Thanks . The car steers just fine when already moving and if your strong like some aren't you really don't need power steering.
Personally I like Power steering and in fact I think its safer at higher speeds in fact because I think it allows one make steering corrections with little or almost no effort at all in a relaxed manner rather then a highly focused driving effort. Of course the most obvious power steering Issues are Easy slow speed turns .
I don't think Mercedes was thinking of a Race Car when they made a 250 S at all . As well I don't think People buying a " Mercedes 250 S "where thinking of a somewhat stiff steering at very low speeds . I think the Mercedes was thinking that if you want the best offer it as a option and make $ |
The '72 W115 220 I mentioned had been inadequately repaired after an accident. I was able to fix the upper control arm and restore the alignment, but the manual steering always felt vague and a chore to keep it straight on the highway.
After a year of sorting various issues - bad power-brake booster & water-pump, leaky gas tank, fixing the AC ,water leaks & rust - I bought a nearly identical '72 W114 250 as it's replacement. The 250 had it's own issues, so I bought a 250C parts-car. Since my 250 already had power steering, I figured installing the power steering from the parts car into my 220 would make it easier to sell for possibly more money. My first freeway outing with the power steering installed was a revelation. No more vaque, queasy steering feel, or constant effort to keep it tracking. Don't know if the steering had been damaged by the accident, or it was simply worn out, or just the nature of the beast. But years later I acquired a '60 Fintail 220S, and while parking that with manual steering was still a pain, it never seemed to take as much effort to keep it straight on the highway.
Happy Motoring, Mark