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1941 Cadillac Power Steering Installion

Started by EAM 17806, January 13, 2018, 01:53:12 PM

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EAM 17806

My friend would like to know if there is anyone in New England who would know how to install a power steering unit in his beautiful 1941 Cadillac; very tough steering so much so his dear wife can't turn the wheel.  Let me know and I'll give him the info.  THANKS!   EAM
Ev Marabian

1976 Cadillac Coupe DeVille, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice Classic, 1990 Pontiac Bonneville and 1996 Buick Skylark

Bobby B

Ev,
  Hi. The steering is a little tough. What kind of tires are on the car now? The steering also gets tough when the steering box hasn't been attended to and starts to bind up. There are aftermarket kits out there, but they aren't cheap and you need someone who wants to tackle it. It takes a little bit of improvising and knowing your way around the Cadillac engine bay. I was going to do mine, but just by keeping the tires inflated to the proper pressure AND Rebuilding the original box (which was shot and in need of it), really made a big difference. You can call or PM me if you'd like to discuss. Hope this helps!
                                                                                                    Bobby
1947 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Coupe
1968 Mustang Convertible
1973 Mustang Convertible
1969 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
1971 Datsun 240Z
1979 H-D FLH

Bobby B

Quote from: EAM 17806 on January 13, 2018, 07:14:47 PM
   BOB:  What is your phone number so as my friend may like to talk to you?  EAM

Ev,
PM sent....
            Bobby
1947 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Coupe
1968 Mustang Convertible
1973 Mustang Convertible
1969 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
1971 Datsun 240Z
1979 H-D FLH

kgreen

Very often the pitman shaft seal leaks, draining or dripping all the lubricant out.  Then as the gearbox is used without lube, the bushings get worn or galled.  The pitman arm connection to the tie rod link can be gummed up with ancient grease.  Somehow these parts are forgotten as the steering slowly degrades that diagnosis is not considered.