5-ton p/s in a 2-1/2-ton truck

[Adamlee]

When I was jawing with John Winslow and Ollie Davis, the topic of power steering conversions and deuces came up.

Ollie or John had knowledge of people who had successfully swapped in 5-ton p/s with some fabrication. Has anybody on this board any experience or ideas on this subject? I know that the p/s box sits outside the frame rather than inside the frame, but other than that, I think the radiator needs to be modified or changed, amongst other tweaks.

I really like the notion of 5-ton steering swap versus the standard 2-1/2-ton p/s optional setup with the rams operating over the steering arms.

Thanks guys, for any tips on this subject!

Adam

 

[G744]

There are two systems in use on 5-tons. One is the original Ross Hydrapower box, riding high off the frame outside using a long drag link. Very strong, troublefree, but has a bit of lag in control of boost.

The later system is by Ross as well, but mounts low on the frame outside. It uses a long control shaft with U-joints, and is assisted by a remote ram on the passenger side between a special front spring mounting pin and a second pittman arm on the axle.

The latter would be easier to adapt to a duece in my opinion, but is costly. Either would need the installation of the hydraulic pump in front of the injection pump and an oil reservoir.

dg

 

[bottleworks]

It has got to be cheaper then $1,300 for the Air-o-matic system. Does anyone know where to find a 5 ton pump and box?

 

[Adamlee]

5-ton p/s for deuce

To me, it sounds very do-able to modify a deuce for later-style 5-ton p/s with hydraulic pump. If one person has been successful with it, there must be more!

I'm going to email Ollie Davis and find out what the details are....

Nobody here's done such a thing?

I like how it is "true" p/s, and not the air-o-matic type. Sounds like it requires frequent adjustment. Just my 2 cents, from understanding how the air-o-matic works...

 

[devilman96]

RE: 5-ton p/s for deuce

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&p=68364

I dont know about cheaper... Read through my thread about it... I am using a 5 ton pump and Saignaw gear... Its no where near as easy as it would seem... But I feel very "worth it" also...

At the same time...$1200 doesnt seem so far away from "worth it" ether!

 

[G744]

RE: 5-ton p/s for deuce

This is not an area to "cheap out". A duece is still a lot of truck to lose control of, and this would mean replacing a well-engineered reliable original system. The Air setup merely adds boost to that existing system.

If you are going ahead with a full hydraulic conversion, I'd vote for overkill in the size department. Spend the $$ or leave it alone.

dg

 

[Trango]

Hey Guys,

Check out these pics I took at a junkyard a couple of years ago:

http://www.planetbantz.com/imghost/bob/100804junkyard/

Cheers
Bob

 

[beetle]

A while back I saw someone advertising the power steering kits for the deuce at less than $1,000.00. I have been looking for that ad for a couple of weeks now? Does anyone remember who had those kits. I need to ad this to my truck. Shoulders are wearing out . Thanks Beetle

 

[Trango]

Arthur P Bloom does - www.M35products.com