Hey, John....do you have the front spring from that '48 ?

 

I put the power rack on all the MII cars I do. Cast iron unit on heavy ones and aluminum one on light cars or ones where it shows. Why not make it as easy to stear as possible as long as you are going to all the trouble?

 

I WOULD GO WITH THE POWER. THATS WHAT I PUT ON MY 46 COUPE, WORKS GREAT.

 

HI.
I put a Power Rack in my 48 Mercury.It works great be sure and get the kit to cut down the pressure from the pump.
Good luck
Ron

 

We did not go with power on a 32 roadster, but the weight is so different from the cars on this post. The responce to the wheel is just the way I like it. I think power for us would be too much.

 

power steering box

hey john i have a 53 merc with manual steering.what kind of
p/s unit did you use.i need to put p/s on mine.thanks BOB

 

go for power rack

I just put a power rack kit in my 57 ford ,drives great.Don't go for modified GM 605 whatever you do!!!

 

To power rack or not to power rack?

I have a manual rack on my 40 Ford Coupe and it work's great, so I guess it's up to what you want, why add it if you don't need it. I think the engine looks better with out the pump hanging on the front of the engine and you get more H.P with out one.

FAT40 :thumbup:

 

I put a manual rack on my 40 Chevy coupe and am really happy with it. I've been told that a power rack would tend to make the steering of those old Chevies too sensitive, and cause "darting", unless you change the pump pressure. My car is fairly light, and has a SBC in it. I'd guess your sedan is heavier, a power unit might be better, especially if you've going to install a heavy motor. It's kind of a personal decision, I think the manual rack is a bit cleaner installation.
Marc