Electric Clutch Power Steering - Page 2 - Fuel Economy, Hypermiling, EcoModding News and Forum

NiHaoMike · 10-23-2010, 08:25 PM

You don't need the pump to turn very fast.

dcb · 10-23-2010, 09:37 PM

I suppose that's true, the wheels turn easier at higher speeds, and turn just fine at idle, don't know if a cordless has the oomph, but a thought all the same.

Still it's cool that someone reused an AC clutch

Weather Spotter · 10-23-2010, 09:54 PM

I have a full week, but I might look and see if I could make it work off the drill.

RobertSmalls · 10-23-2010, 11:23 PM

If you want to convert to electrohydraulic power steering, you could source a 12V GM power steering pump, which I'm pretty sure are not just a figment of my imagination. But it wouldn't really solve the problem unless it has a good controller that shuts the motor off when you're not steering.

IsaacCarlson · 10-24-2010, 02:01 AM

I nominate this thread for sticky material!!!

autoteach · 10-24-2010, 03:19 AM

How do you keep the ford power steering unit from overflowing when it is not being turned by the serp belt?

Frank Lee · 10-24-2010, 03:43 AM

The often dreamed about, often talked about, but never seen clutched xxx DOES exist!

Robert: Opposite: Want power assist in 1st gear and reverse only

auto: likely the steering movements are so small at speed the pumping isn't an issue.

All the same, I wanna go manual box on my stuff for the simplicity and 100% of the time elimination of that parasitic loss. Same idea with non-power master brake cylinder.

4ringcircus · 10-24-2010, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by autoteach

How do you keep the ford power steering unit from overflowing when it is not being turned by the serp belt?

I am glad you asked as this is an unexpected side affect that I have experienced. While watching it the first few weeks I noticed the cap wasn't seated correctly~ kept fixing it but it always seemed crooked the next time I checked. Just yesterday I began suspecting air pressure. However, it's been a month since the conversion and I'd say it only needed a table spoon of ATF.