Manual rack (MS II type), who is using these? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

solidaxel · 03-30-2012, 04:33 PM

I think you will be much happier with a power rack and pinion !!

vjjack04 · 03-30-2012, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by solidaxel

I think you will be much happier with a power rack and pinion !!

Just don't want it to be too free...but I have the power rack so I may keep it.

solidaxel · 03-31-2012, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by vjjack04

Just don't want it to be too free...but I have the power rack so I may keep it.

Check that power rack that came with the front end, and tell me how many turns you have from lock to lock.
There is plenty of room for a pump, and you can get high pressure hose and fittings at Don.s,, take the rack and Jay will set you up for the fittings and route the hoses in a clean manner, go for it you will like to drive your truck

vjjack04 · 03-31-2012, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by solidaxel

Check that power rack that came with the front end, and tell me how many turns you have from lock to lock.
There is plenty of room for a pump, and you can get high pressure hose and fittings at Don.s,, take the rack and Jay will set you up for the fittings and route the hoses in a clean manner, go for it you will like to drive your truck

Thanks,
I will likely keep it, but wil put the pump and hoses together myself...who is jay?
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solidaxel · 04-01-2012, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by vjjack04

Thanks,
I will likely keep it, but wil put the pump and hoses together myself...who is jay?
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Jay works at Don's Hot Rod shop in Tucson on Stone Ave.
They have the fittings that will fit the rack and PS pump, If you do not have anything for your plumbing.
When you are placing the high pressure line on the rack be sure to ID the high pressure inlet on the rack, you do NOT want to get them backwards

vjjack04 · 04-01-2012, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by solidaxel

Jay works at Don's Hot Rod shop in Tucson on Stone Ave.
They have the fittings that will fit the rack and PS pump, If you do not have anything for your plumbing.
When you are placing the high pressure line on the rack be sure to ID the high pressure inlet on the rack, you do NOT want to get them backwards

thanks - i appreciate the info.

parkwood · 03-30-2012, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by solidaxel

I think you will be much happier with a power rack and pinion !!

I say what solidaxel says.... you'll wish you had done it...

55Cameo · 03-31-2012, 01:10 AM

I have a manual rack i got with my mustang II kit. I will be putting it in within the next couple months and will let you know how it goes. I bought it for a clean simple install so no hoses clutter the engine comp and it was cheaper lol.

I'll be running 15's up front with a 225 or 235

vjjack04 · 03-31-2012, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 55Cameo

I have a manual rack i got with my mustang II kit. I will be putting it in within the next couple months and will let you know how it goes. I bought it for a clean simple install so no hoses clutter the engine comp and it was cheaper lol.

I'll be running 15's up front with a 225 or 235

ok, see, that is what I was thinking.....it would look clean in there with use an alternator...I would think that the racks that are built to have no power, would be easier to use and have a good road feel. But I do not want to half to wrestle it.

55Cameo · 04-04-2012, 03:26 AM

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ok, see, that is what I was thinking.....it would look clean in there with use an alternator...I would think that the racks that are built to have no power, would be easier to use and have a good road feel. But I do not want to half to wrestle it.

I've heard manual racks aren't that hard to turn when made for manual steering and feel good, but nothing beats power steering in parking lots lol!!

I'm the same way just looking for clan clutter free install

**Dieselwrencher** · 04-04-2012, 07:44 PM

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I've heard manual racks aren't that hard to turn when made for manual steering and feel good, but nothing beats power steering in parking lots lol!!

I'm the same way just looking for clan clutter free install

Most of the street rod guys I know have MII fronts wih manual racks. They swear by them. They say the ratio in the rack is different than in a power ack. My friend's dad has a 40 Chevy with a blown 540 and it has a manual rack. It turns with ease at a stand still. So I may go manual with my 40 ford this time around.

vjjack04 · 03-31-2012, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 55Cameo

I have a manual rack i got with my mustang II kit. I will be putting it in within the next couple months and will let you know how it goes. I bought it for a clean simple install so no hoses clutter the engine comp and it was cheaper lol.

I'll be running 15's up front with a 225 or 235

by the way, I see you are in Tucson. - have you used Wild West Customs for anything? I have and they are a good bunch of guys - in case you need some good TIG welding or something.

55Cameo · 04-04-2012, 03:29 AM

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by the way, I see you are in Tucson. - have you used Wild West Customs for anything? I have and they are a good bunch of guys - in case you need some good TIG welding or something.

I have never used them at all. I do alot of my work myself and my brother helps me at times cause he has a small shop. I've seen there shop, greats products and work. They said they could help me install my front end and gave me a great price i may take them up on

vjjack04 · 04-04-2012, 06:55 PM

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I have never used them at all. I do alot of my work myself and my brother helps me at times cause he has a small shop. I've seen there shop, greats products and work. They said they could help me install my front end and gave me a great price i may take them up on

I had them weld in the IFS. They charge a flat rate of about $55 an hour and it didn't take that long. They are a good outfit.

55Cameo · 04-04-2012, 11:59 PM

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I had them weld in the IFS. They charge a flat rate of about $55 an hour and it didn't take that long. They are a good outfit.

When I visited the shop he told me the same thing. I looked at his projects and he was kind enough to take me in the back for a tour. Loved the work. Will def keep them in mind

03-30-2012, 04:33 PM	#1
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03-31-2012, 01:10 AM	#8
55Cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 151	Re: Manual rack (MS II type), who is using these? I have a manual rack i got with my mustang II kit. I will be putting it in within the next couple months and will let you know how it goes. I bought it for a clean simple install so no hoses clutter the engine comp and it was cheaper lol. I'll be running 15's up front with a 225 or 235



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