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Topic: manual steering conversion
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Kyle
Gearhead Posts: 250
From: Sumner, WA
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 12-18-2001 02:04 PM
   
I want to get rid of the power steering on my 73 mustang. What do I need to do? I would like to be able to put it onto the 66 mustang, but I don't think they are the same steering system. Am I correct?------------------
Kyle Laramore 63 Fairlane
66 Mustang coupe
73 Mach 1
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 33988
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 12-18-2001 06:16 PM
Nope, you can't put the '71-'73 power steering system into earlier Mustang.  To convert to manual steering in your '73, all you need is the manual steering box from a '71-'73 Mustang {a lot of the six cylinder cars had them}, or '65 to '72 full size Ford or Mercury. Yup, those big boats came with manual steering too! ------------------
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'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Lok
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pthornton
Gearhead Posts: 601
From: Austin, TX USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 12-18-2001 09:03 PM
The 73 actually has a good Saginaw power steering unlike the pre 71 cars. I really liked the power steering in my 72 Mach.------------------
Boss 302 & Saleen S281
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Kyle
Gearhead Posts: 250
From: Sumner, WA
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 12-18-2001 09:20 PM
I just wanted to get rid of it 'cause I want to race with it. The less draw on the crankshaft, the better, right? Besides, I prefer "strong arm steering." All you have to do is change the box? Sounds easy enough...------------------
Kyle Laramore 63 Fairlane
66 Mustang coupe
73 Mach 1
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