Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: Henry52 on July 18, 2016, 05:39:34

Title: 1966 Mercedes 230SL power steering shaft
Post by: Henry52 on July 18, 2016, 05:39:34

Hi All

I am trying to upgrade my manual steering to power steering but found my current steering shaft is a little too long. Does anyone happen to know the exact length of the lower power steering shaft and where can I buy one? My current steering shaft comprises two shafts joined by a universal joint.
Thanks
Henry

Title: Re: 1966 Mercedes 230SL power steering shaft
Post by: hkollan on July 18, 2016, 14:57:24

Hi Henry,

You can buy one here:

http://ai-motors.de/lenkspindel-servolenkung-w113-230sl/ (http://ai-motors.de/lenkspindel-servolenkung-w113-230sl/)

Hans

Title: Re: 1966 Mercedes 230SL power steering shaft
Post by: 66andBlue on July 18, 2016, 16:27:18

Henry,
you will also need a different Pitman arm!
I bought the arm and the shorter spindle from ai-Motors and both fit perfectly.

Title: Re: 1966 Mercedes 230SL power steering shaft
Post by: stickandrudderman on July 18, 2016, 18:53:05

Or you can just modify what you have. (At least, here in the UK you can legally do it).

Title: Re: 1966 Mercedes 230SL power steering shaft
Post by: 66andBlue on July 18, 2016, 20:02:28

Stick,
how do you modify the Pitman elbow and arm length?
Compare the mechanical and power steering Pitman arms ID #121 and ID #216!