1966 Mercedes 230SL power steering shaft

[Henry52]

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

[hkollan]

Hi Henry,

You can buy one here:

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

Hans

[66andBlue]

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

[stickandrudderman]

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

[66andBlue]

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