Check some other posts, there is some good info. on re-conditioning the factory steering linkage to tip top operation.
Wheel alignment and tyre pressures will also have a lot to do with the state of the steering
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| Author: | sillbeer [ Thu May 19, 2005 6:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Power steering solution for 180B SSS |
Can anyone tell me if there's a power steering solution for the Datsun 180B (610)? My Dad has a really nice stock 180B SSS 2-door Coupe but it's a really heavy thing in the steering dept. Something that's bolt-on from another model would be great. Cheers Brendan |
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| Author: | AR610 [ Thu May 19, 2005 9:28 pm ] |
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Try and get the set-up off an R30 Skyline - haven't tried it myself but they look very very similar |
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| Author: | sillbeer [ Sun May 22, 2005 2:03 pm ] |
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AR610, is this something you've heard someone try before? Or is it just a possibility? Cheers Brendan |
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| Author: | Nissanman [ Sun May 22, 2005 2:59 pm ] |
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Check some other posts, there is some good info. on re-conditioning the factory steering linkage to tip top operation. Wheel alignment and tyre pressures will also have a lot to do with the state of the steering
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| Author: | nick [ Sun May 22, 2005 3:43 pm ] |
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...as do tyre width and wheel offset. You could always get him a bigger steering wheel? 
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| Author: | sillbeer [ Tue May 24, 2005 12:57 pm ] |
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Hehehehe, true. But I only just got him a nice sports wheel to replace the POS rubbery one he had before. Might be time to get it up to Wilkinson Suspension and ask them to take a look at it. |
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| Author: | proL18 [ Tue May 24, 2005 1:20 pm ] |
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the steering box might be shagged. my 180B was as light as a feather with 155 R13s on it. |
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| Author: | Warps [ Tue May 24, 2005 1:39 pm ] |
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Hey Brendan, maybe this might help. 
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| Author: | Team_dat [ Tue May 24, 2005 2:26 pm ] |
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LMAO Warps 
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| Author: | proL18 [ Tue May 24, 2005 2:40 pm ] |
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| Author: | jdmdatsun510 [ Tue May 24, 2005 3:46 pm ] |
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Only this guys 3rd post and he's getting flammed.  I did laugh my tits off though. Check the steering box, then go from there. |
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| Author: | Warps [ Tue May 24, 2005 3:55 pm ] | |
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Only this guys 3rd post and he's getting flammed.
No, no, no, not flaming at all. I just couldn't resist. I'm sure Brendan's mature enough not to take offence at it. We were all fragile newbies once  No malice intended 
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| Author: | svd001 [ Tue May 24, 2005 4:05 pm ] |
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Yes..Try the R30 Skyline setup. It has a PS Box which is similar to the Old skool datto's such as your's. You would have to look at mounting the pump and doing the lines etc etc but it can be done with not that much effort.... |
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| Author: | Baz [ Tue May 24, 2005 4:45 pm ] |
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Brendan, Have a close look at the steering box. If the top of the box is roughly triangular & is held on with 3 bolts then its a 3.2 turns lock to lock unit. If thats the case find a 76 model 180B with a rectangular box with 4 bolts holding the top. this one has 3.7 turns lock to lock & will make the steering lighter to turn. This is not mentioned in most shop manuals. Direct swap over with no mods needed at all. cheers |
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| Author: | sillbeer [ Fri May 27, 2005 4:49 pm ] |
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Hahahaha, thanks Warps for the friendly greeting. I might be a noob on here but not to car forums. I did cack myself at that post. Anyway, thanks Baz for the insider info. I'll check it out next time I'm over Dad's place. I reckon a combo of all the solutions given (including the weight bench : ) will make things a little easier. Cheers Brendan |
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