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Topic: Power steering swap
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Javelin360
Journeyman Posts: 14
From: Marlton, NJ 08053
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 03-22-2001 03:18 PM
   
I was wondering what would be needed to go from a manual steering setup to a power steering setup in a 1965 Mustang.Also, I was wondering about this "Quick Steering Kit" that I saw in the Mustangs Unlimited catalog. "This competition package offers you the increased handling ability originally available on the '65 Shelby. Kit includes a high performance pitman arm and idler arm. Use with V8 & manual steering on '65-67 with 1" sector shaft."
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larrym
Journeyman Posts: 81
From: Ventura, CA
Registered: Sep 99
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posted 03-22-2001 04:15 PM
The easiest and cheapest way to is find 65 or 66 donor car with PS. Then you have all the parts you need. Then buy rebuilt power cyclinder, control valve, pump(if the pump is shot), and new hoses. Pep Boys offers reasonable exchange prices on rebuilt parts and a lifetime warrantee. Their rebuild parts are good quality (at least on the ones I've used). Now if your rolling in cash you can purchase Total Control's rack and pinion PS for a mere $1500 and have a real modern PS unit on you car. Or you can do it the hard way like I did, and buy stock parts, new and used, piece by piece, make a million trips to the junk and auto parts store, pay $750, and still have mediocre, mushy Ford power steering. ------------------
Larry
67 fastback restomod 351W
68 convertible 289 C code
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Javelin360
Journeyman Posts: 14
From: Marlton, NJ 08053
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 03-22-2001 06:20 PM
 Funny you should mention that - I work for Pep Boys corporate as a systems programmer I still get my 20% discount tho -so it's a million trips to Pep Boys but at only $600... LOLThat is what I'm afraid of though, that mushy Ford power steering.  My old '68 had the sloppiest steering ever. Do you know anything about the "Quick Steering Kit"? Thanks for the help! Fran
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 23400
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-22-2001 11:15 PM
I'm going to have som "Girlyman" decals made up and award them to the guys who have power steering and hydraulic lifters in their muscle cars.  ------------------
Alex Denysenko Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 40582
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-23-2001 11:33 AM
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Originally posted by Moneymaker:
I'm going to have som "Girlyman" decals made up and award them to the guys who have power steering and hydraulic lifters in their muscle cars.
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'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Loc
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L Disposable Commuter
"Keep your driveway all Ford!"
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sprcoop
Gearhead Posts: 299
From: Tucson, AZ usa
Registered: Jan 2000
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posted 03-24-2001 12:43 AM
Do I get a girly man sticker if I have solid lifters with PS and AC?
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Troy
Gearhead Posts: 427
From: Wylie, Texas USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-24-2001 02:06 AM
Yet again...   ------------------
Troy Esrey
1970 Mach 1 351C 4V
Visit Troy's 1970 Mustang Mach 1 Page
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Stang28965
Gearhead Posts: 450
From: Webster New York USA
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 03-24-2001 06:16 AM
quote:
Originally posted by SteveLaRiviere:
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Gary DelVecchio
Gearhead Posts: 172
From: Plano, TX, USA
Registered: Feb 2000
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posted 03-24-2001 09:11 AM
I knew when I saw this thread Alex would pounce on it like a cat in heat !!!!
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 40582
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-26-2001 02:34 PM
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Originally posted by Javelin360:
Funny you should mention that - I work for Pep Boys corporate as a systems programmer I still get my 20% discount tho -so it's a million trips to Pep Boys but at only $600... LOLThat is what I'm afraid of though, that mushy Ford power steering. My old '68 had the sloppiest steering ever. Do you know anything about the "Quick Steering Kit"? Thanks for the help! Fran
Fran, I believe the Quick steering kit consists of a shorter pitman arm and shorter idler arm. It provides quicker steering, but it increases the road feedback and turning effort. The power steering setup on 65-70 Mustangs do stink. Have you seen the adapter that Mustang vendors such as National Parts Depot offer that takes the place of the slave cylinder? That's the easier way to convert to manual. ------------------
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Loc
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L Disposable Commuter
"Keep your driveway all Ford!"
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Javelin360
Journeyman Posts: 14
From: Marlton, NJ 08053
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 06-01-2001 01:12 PM
Man, how did I miss all these repsonses?!? Sorry for that. About the 'girlyman' thing - that's funny, cuz it's my girlfriend's car - and while she doesn't really mind the manual steering - I hate seeing her struggle trying to park her 'stang. I, of course, have power steering on both my Javelins  LOL - so call me a girlyman, if you will Anyhoo - back to the ps conversion. What all needs to be replaced?!? Steering column?!? Any front suspension pieces?!? I'll have to look into that adapter from Nat'l Parts Depot - thanks for that Steve! The girlfriend's car:
1965 Mustang coupe
1994 5.0L swap
Headers/H-pipe/Flows
C4 - 3.55/8" open rear
Thanks guys!!!
Fran
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 40582
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 06-01-2001 07:47 PM
Actually, I misread what you intended to do. Now I see you have manual and want to go to power steering, so that adapter isn't what you need. Your column is ok, but you need: Power steering box
power steering pump
p/s pump brackets
p/s belt
pressure and return hose
lower crank and water pump pullies
center link
power steering ram
brackets for p/s ram It will be a lot of hunting. You would be wise to find a donor car. ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 351C 4V/FMX/3.50 open {on the way!}
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Lok
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L DOHC {Wife's car...}
All Fords since 1977
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Javelin360
Journeyman Posts: 14
From: Marlton, NJ 08053
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 06-01-2001 08:43 PM
Thanks again Steve! You're right - I'd be better off with a donor car... I'll see what I can find
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kcode
Gearhead Posts: 2920
From: alvaton,ky,usa Suburb of Bowling Green, M&M #79, MCA #29208
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 06-01-2001 10:05 PM
Steve,
Gotta correct you on the Shelby quick steer, its just the opposite, the Pitman and idler arm are longer the stock. The longer arm on the sector shaft will move the center link a greater distance with less turn of the steering wheel. Makes it a very tight manual steering Mike
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 40582
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 06-02-2001 03:00 PM
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Originally posted by kcode:
Steve,
Gotta correct you on the Shelby quick steer, its just the opposite, the Pitman and idler arm are longer the stock. The longer arm on the sector shaft will move the center link a greater distance with less turn of the steering wheel. Makes it a very tight manual steering Mike
Doh! Thanks, Mike! I had the right idea, but wrong method. ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 351C 4V/FMX/3.50 open {on the way!}
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Lok
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L DOHC {Wife's car...}
All Fords since 1977
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74merc
Gearhead Posts: 825
From: Demopolis AL
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 06-02-2001 04:08 PM
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Originally posted by Moneymaker:
I'm going to have som "Girlyman" decals made up and award them to the guys who have power steering and hydraulic lifters in their muscle cars.
I can take the power steering bashing(especially since I removed mine )
but I'm keeping my damn hydraulic lifters... I drive this car every day, I can't have power only above 3000rpms...
so take your manlyman lifters and pay my gas bills!!
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460-67Stang
Gearhead Posts: 284
From: Southern Ohio, USA
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 07-09-2001 10:18 PM
Sorry to bring up an old thread here, but I couldn't resist.I too went from manual to PS primarily because the big, heavy 429 up front was a BEAR to turn in the parking lot. Now that the car is going back together with a 460 I won't do with out the PS. Anyhoo, I got my PS cylinder and control valve off a mid 70's Granada. Ford improved the hose fittings during this period by using a small o ring at the connection points. Supposedly fewer leaks. The Granada parts bolted right up to my '67 PS drag link. I did have to find a '67 PS steering box however. The Granada PS box is totally different. BUT...the same old Ford steering. Hopefully it won't be too bad! FWIW,
Brian
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