how to electric steering conversion EPAS 1965 1966 ford mustang and restomod steering conversion

how to electric steering conversion EPAS 1965 1966 ford and restomod steering conversion removal of hydraulic to electric steering restomod classic car steering upgrade ford mustang camaro fairlane comet galaxy torino chevelle ranchero el camino maverick LTD bronco

[@jesimss]

Great video. I just received my Prius EPAS pieces today to be installed in my ‘66 Mustang.

[@klrconcourse1]

Jeff, Test it first. I had a bad one and glad I tested it. Make sure it's wired right testing or it will kill it. I think the one I had was damaged by someone wiring it wrong and returned it. The big wires backwards kills it. My vid says the correct wiring. one thing to add for you. I would slide a steel pipe sleeve on between the EPAS and the gear box. then after welding the shafts, slide that outer "pipe" over the weld and weld that too. Or something like that to increase the strength. I have not had a problem but it's simple and strong insurance. Besides, there is room in the firewall outer tube for the extra shaft diameter.

[@redj7401]

Very nice video of the install. I'm looking to install a Corolla unit in my 66 this winter.

[@RWA318]

One of the best videos I have watched, seriously. Thank you very much for being so informative and detailed with just going on and on, please post more and again, thank you.

[@lylejohnston4125]

I'm just getting started this on a '63 Nova. My power unit is an '09 Corolla. It looks pretty much like yours. The park brake handle is in the way and if the unit is turned 180 it hits the brake pedal mount. Tomorrow I'm going to get a Saturn Vue unit because the motor is mounted on the other side. Best part, I have to retain the column shift! Paint it semi satin black and it will "go away".

[@lylejohnston4125]

Update: I used the '09 Corolla unit and kept the automatic column shifter. It works GREAT!! Now I'm intalling one in my '36 Chevy coupe.

[@brandon1339]

I might give this a go soon. Great video and details.

[@natechilds6432]

Good job John

[@johnbarker419]

Nice installation. I'll bet you can fix that self centering issue with more caster. Modern tires like to have a lot of caster.

[@Good-Enuff-Garage]

i luv the pop up memes my kinda delivery

[@AlexanderLarkin]

Thank you - great video!

[@can-cruiser]

the video referenced "DIY electric power steering 1 eps with fail safe" no longer exists on KZbin.. 😞

[@DrDarwinian]

ITS FRIGHTENED WATER! This video reminds me that sometimes in life you need to spin the shaft.

[@quadepaul2169]

Great informational video. Any long term thoughts since you installed this? Things you might do different or changes? Did you fix the centering issue? Should be able to get most of that out with alignment. Do you feel that the potentiometer for adjusting assist would be worth adding. Also, just thought that by welding the shaft onto the steering box. you would not be able to replace the upper seal in the steering box if needed. Probably won't need to if the box was rebuilt before all of this work though. Thanks

[@klrconcourse1]

I am happy with it. Works perfectly. I've just been too busy to look into increasing caster. Someday I hope to, but I guess I just don't notice anymore.

[@klrconcourse1]

I am still happy with it and I can't think of anything I'd change. I did mega pack the steering box with grease prior to install and being the car is a 66 that I drive 1,000 miles/ year I'll be dead before the box needs service.

[@bridgeviewcommunitychurch6411]

I have a new to me 64 F250. It has been a minute since I had a manual steering rig. It may totally be me but the steering seems extremely hard and it even has a bit of a crazy road hop that sends me toward the guard rail. Newbie question but do you think there might be more to my front end that should be addressed? Before attempting this conversion? Or just do it and deal with king pins or other items after the conversion? Thanks

[@dwaste325]

Did you know they came out with a switch that will adjust the sensitiveness. So turn of a knob and you can have tighter steering. Got mine from Ebay.

[@klrconcourse1]

I did not know that. But I am happy with the level it's at. Thanks.

[@dwaste325]

@@klrconcourse1 Thanks for the video, i just finished mine and it came out great!! Keep up the good videos!

[@joeauricchio9908]

Hello, great info! One question, what is the minimal distance from the back of the dash needed to fit the unit? I have 7-1/2” from dash to my under dash steering box. Thx

[@klrconcourse1]

Im not completely understanding the question. When I return home in a few days I can take some measurements and perhaps that will help. In the mean time if you could clearify.

[@ryanlarsen6409]

For me, the sound is cutting out at 3:07. Any chance this is happening across the board? would love to hear the rest of the video. Thanks

[@klrconcourse1]

Soooo frustrating. I don't know why it stops. I'm working on it. If you want ill take your e-mail and advise you when/if I fix it, or i'll just try to remember to update your here. Sorry. arrrrggg. J.

[@ryanlarsen6409]

@@klrconcourse1 No worries, if you get it working again or re-upload it, let me know here and I'll find it on your channel. That would be great. Thanks!

[@klrconcourse1]

I believe I fixed the sound problem Ryan.

[@ryanlarsen6409]

Yup I can hear it all. Thanks for taking time to do that. Are you still happy with the EPAS system? Did you change the caster at all after this?

[@klrconcourse1]

@@ryanlarsen6409 Hey Ryan. It's great. I have not changed the caster. It doesn't feel odd at all anymore. I don't let go of the wheel after a turn. So for that reason I just don't notice it any more. So me thinks why mess with it on a car I drive 1,000 miles/year. (at 16 MPG! cuz it's a 400 hp 351W which is kinda dumb.)

[@matthewharmon6089]

How does this compare to the cj pony epas or what ever your friend has. Going to do this soon. Thanks love this video

[@klrconcourse1]

Hi Matt. He told me installing the aftermarket EPAS entailed removing the fresh air vent and that made it a more difficult install. I'm sure the aftermarket unit has no delay upon start up though.

[@craigparker349]

Hi, do you have a link to the other video you mentioned? Tried searching can't find the video you mentioned. I want to do as much research as possible before undertaking this project.

[@klrconcourse1]

Sorry I don't. It appears the video was taken down I assume by the creator since there was nothing wrong with it. If I could edit mine (my neohew creeated my vid) I would edit out the mention of the other video.

[@BPattB]

I couldn't tell from watching and maybe I missed it, but do you have long tube headers? I can't see them being a issue. I have manual power steering now is there anything else I would need to change other then what you did in this video?

[@klrconcourse1]

My headers are not long tube, and I don't think it matters if they were. everything steering is ahead of the tubes. I am not familiar with all components of original manual steering, but I THINK you would have a simpler job starting out with manual. I added the manual components to make mine work.

[@ShnitzlHaus]

is the steering harder then before when the EPAS isn't activated? so for some reason if the system fails is it harder to steer then stock. I guess thats hard to answer as you had power steering prior. probably just adds minor amount of resistance.

[@klrconcourse1]

I think it's the same as non-assisted steering. It is driveable if there was an electronic fail for sure. I believe these systems are really reliable. As they need to be if granny was driving her modern car and the steering stopped assisting.

[@ShnitzlHaus]

Agree. I will be installing one in my 1947 willys cj2a. Bigger tires I upgraded the steering box to a manual Ford box but I want power. This fits the bill and my little engine won’t give up power to a hydraulic pump.

[@klrconcourse1]

@@ShnitzlHaus I recommend when you weld the shaft between the EPAS and the steering box, add a sleeve of pipe to the shaft. slide that down and weld it over the same area for added safety. Butt end welding alone worries me.

[@ShnitzlHaus]

Thank you, yes will sleeve, rosette weld, thru pin whatever it takes. Need to sleep at night knowing I will be using it off-road it will get a workout

[@ericschober5646]

Can you post a link to Waids video. I can’t find it.

[@klrconcourse1]

I need to edit my video because I can't find that guy's video any longer either.

[@junkcars4173]

How much caster are u running?

[@klrconcourse1]

I don't know. I never brought it in to have it checked. Someone else said that may be the cause of steering not returning to center on it's own.

[@jughtful]

what Nissan EPAS did your friend use ?

[@klrconcourse1]

Hi Terry. He said he does not recall but believes it to be one recommended by the video I mentioned near the beginning to watch by the man "Waid." I hope that helps.

[@dwaste325]

hey where did you get the rubber bushing for the base of the column? @ 12:56

[@klrconcourse1]

If your referring to the boot through the fire wall that was factory.

[@dwaste325]

@@klrconcourse1 sorry, the spacer between the prius column and the factory column

[@klrconcourse1]

@@dwaste325 That was just luck. A friend had that in a scrap pile. I think it was out of an old Mercury

[@eligebrown8998]

I will never put a foreign part in my car.

[@permagrin8742]

Wow. American made NOS parts are getting hard to find. Pretty badass that you can find USA spring bushings, bolts, glass, etc. even today.

[@TheCrash8212]

Won't use a part from a foreign car but doesn't blink at ordering brand new repop parts made in China.

[@BPattB]

🤣😂 oh shit that made me laugh for 10 minutes

[@austindoud273]

Lol

[@Good-Enuff-Garage]

meanwhile car was made in Canada or Mexico, lol