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W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: Mike Webster on April 20, 2006, 13:15:05

Title: power steering conversion
Post by: Mike Webster on April 20, 2006, 13:15:05: Scholars,

Looking to convert my steering over to power when the summer is over. I'm not going to do it. Anyone know who can?

Mike in Detroit
230sl silver/red
Title: Re: power steering conversion
Post by: Ricardo on April 20, 2006, 14:00:26: Dr. Dan could do it...and he's just over the bridge near Windsor
Title: Re: power steering conversion
Post by: rwmastel on April 20, 2006, 14:21:00: How about that company Michael Salemi keeps touting? Motorwerks, located in West Bloomfield, MI.

Rodd
Powell, Ohio, USA
1966 230SL, Euro, Auto, Leather, both tops
1994 E420
Title: Re: power steering conversion
Post by: norton on April 20, 2006, 15:44:41: Mike My 250SL may have some of the parts you'll need for the swap. ;)

Mike Halleck
Chesterfield Mi
71 280SL
68 250SL (parts car)
94 E320 Coupe
Title: Re: power steering conversion
Post by: Mike Webster on April 21, 2006, 09:47:10: Thanks scholars,

Talked with Dan Caron this morning. The bottom line is I can use power steering parts off any 6 cyl. fuel injected sedan (SE series), except I need the steering column off a 230sl or early 250sl. Mike, I sent you an email to see if you're parts car fits this criteria.

Mike in Detroit
1966 230sl silver/red
Title: Re: power steering conversion
Post by: Benz Dr. on April 21, 2006, 18:43:09: Hey, how many times have you been to my place? I'm 90 miles from Windsor.......

Dan Caron's
SL Barn
benzbarn@ebtech.net
slbarn.mbz.org
1 877 661 6061
Title: Re: power steering conversion
Post by: Mike Webster on June 12, 2006, 07:45:33: Scholars,

I purchased a power steering conversion from SL Tech, and Dr. Dan has agreed to perform the conversion when he's up to it. I've purchased all the rebuild kits, and have been cleaning the components. I'm now ready for powder coating, but I do not wish to dismantle the pump or the housing to do it. I understand the temperature for the pre coat cleaning is 550°F and the post coat baking temperature is 400°F. Although all the rubber components are removed from the assemblies, I'm concerned that all this heat will really mess things up. My question is do I need to dismantal everything?

Mike in Detroit
1966 230sl silver/red
Title: Re: power steering conversion
Post by: rwmastel on June 12, 2006, 08:40:17: quote:
Originally posted by Mike Webster

I purchased a power steering conversion from SL Tech, and Dr. Dan has agreed to perform the conversion when he's up to it.
Sounds like a great "demonstration" for the Meeting of the Clans event at the end of next month!! ;)
http://index.php?topic=4601

Rodd
Powell, Ohio, USA
1966 230SL, Euro, Auto, Leather, both tops
1994 E420