Wow, I'm behind on uploading my progress.
The 82 TRW 20:1 rack came out and was replaced with a rebuilt 15:1 unit. The 20:1 is not easy to find a replacement for. With the change to this rack a change in PS pump was required.
A new pressure and return hose were required as the newer rebuilt Ford rack had different size connections than the TRW.
I had a small snag while reinstalling the PS pump pulley. Something jammed and as I tried to reverse it off broke the bolt off in the shaft. I managed to weld a nut on it and backed it out after unsuccessfully trying to drill and easy-out it.
Everything is looking good with everything back in with the painted brackets etc.
Everything went relatively smoothly. I thought while I was in this far, even though there were no visible leaks or anything, I might as well go and do this rack swap. The difference in the inner tie-rod seal stiffness is greatly improved from the original. No other issues with this swap other than a warning to check the steering wheel orientation before doing up the rag joint bolts completely. Disconnect, check and repeat.
I wished I could have done the SN95 rack and steering column swap. It sounds like the results are really good, but the extra cost for the end purpose of the vehicle didn't make sense. Plus the issues with inner tie-rods etc., etc. Not this time.
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