Wooden Steering wheel

Glyn Ruck · Post by **Glyn Ruck** » Fri Jun 14, 2019 3:17 am

I've only ever seen one mounted in the flesh David and then on a Mk2. My original restorer has one in his collection unmounted.

Orlando St.R · Post by **Orlando St.R** » Fri Jun 14, 2019 11:11 am

cass3958 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 13, 2019 9:48 pm With the PAS the steering is so light even at speed that a smaller wheel would just give a little more feel and feedback I think.

Yes, maybe. I'm not an expert on these things.

One thing that does occur to me is that the dynamo-driven pumps got more powerful as time went on:
Early Mk2: 800 - 850psi
S-type: 1,000 psi

So, if instead of rebuilding the PAS pump that was original to your car, as you were planning, you were able to source an earlier Mk2 pump of lower pressure, you could achieve reduced assistance. Or ICS or similar may be able to put some sort of restrictor in to reduce the pressure of the 1,000 psi pumps.

Although my car wanders about a little at speed, I don't find the steering overly light, but it is a very personal thing. Mine is a 1,000 psi pump from a Mk 10.

NigelW · Post by **NigelW** » Fri Jun 14, 2019 2:10 pm

If anyone wants a smaller wheel (13inch) I have a vintage Les Leston wood rim wheel - no boss up for grabs.

Glyn Ruck · Post by **Glyn Ruck** » Mon Jun 17, 2019 1:23 pm

Orlando St.R wrote: ↑Fri Jun 14, 2019 11:11 am
cass3958 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 13, 2019 9:48 pm With the PAS the steering is so light even at speed that a smaller wheel would just give a little more feel and feedback I think.
Yes, maybe. I'm not an expert on these things.

One thing that does occur to me is that the dynamo-driven pumps got more powerful as time went on:
Early Mk2: 800 - 850psi
S-type: 1,000 psi

So, if instead of rebuilding the PAS pump that was original to your car, as you were planning, you were able to source an earlier Mk2 pump of lower pressure, you could achieve reduced assistance. Or ICS or similar may be able to put some sort of restrictor in to reduce the pressure of the 1,000 psi pumps.

Although my car wanders about a little at speed, I don't find the steering overly light, but it is a very personal thing. Mine is a 1,000 psi pump from a Mk 10.

This is something I have always wondered about for those that don't like things too light. The PS Pump includes a flow control/pressure release valve. Is it possible to adjust pump output pressure using or changing this?

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DevilDog · Post by **DevilDog** » Mon Jun 17, 2019 8:14 pm

I have the 15" riveted Moto Lita only because I could not close the door with the 17" wheel and my knee in the way. Plus, I cannot go any smaller since I do not have power steering. I guess I better not get any bigger. 6'4" and 290#.