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Topic: Another power-to-manual conversion question
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deadhead
Gearhead Posts: 153
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Registered: Sep 2002
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posted 10-19-2002 07:39 PM
   
I've been driving The White Stallion for a few days with the power steering belt off and I like it. To delete the p/s entirely, do I need to switch out the pitman and idler arms, too, or can I just get away with changing the center link, and one tie rod and tie rod adjuster?deadhead
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RonnieT
Gearhead Posts: 637
From: Port Allen, La. 70767
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 10-19-2002 08:09 PM
They make a manual steering adaptor that takes the place of the control valve, so you do not have to change any other parts. Most of the Mustang parts houses handle this part. ------------------
Ronnie
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deadhead
Gearhead Posts: 153
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Registered: Sep 2002
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posted 10-19-2002 08:31 PM
RonnieT,I failed to mention I have a '65. The manual adapter is for '67s to some other year I don't care about at this moment in time, although I yearn for a '67 GTA 390. My fault entirely. deadhead
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Calcat
Journeyman Posts: 75
From: Los Angeles, CA
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 10-23-2002 01:12 AM
you'll need to swap the centerlink, everything else should be fine.
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V8 Thumper
Gearhead Posts: 3529
From: Orange, Ca. United States of America
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 10-23-2002 09:08 AM
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Originally posted by Calcat:
you'll need to swap the centerlink, everything else should be fine.
That's exactally how I did my '65... center link only. Go straight to the alignment shop, as the toe will be way out 
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deadhead
Gearhead Posts: 153
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Registered: Sep 2002
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posted 10-23-2002 11:16 AM
Gents,Thanks for the reply. I do, however, have one comment. In looking through all my Mustang catalogs, the left hand outer tie rod end and adjusting sleeve have different part numbers for manual and power steering. The right V-8 outer tie rod ends and adjusting sleeves are the same regardless. Sooooooo, you all changed the centerlink but not the left tie rod end and adjuster? deadhead
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 12015
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 10-23-2002 11:34 AM
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Originally posted by deadhead:
Gents,Thanks for the reply. I do, however, have one comment. In looking through all my Mustang catalogs, the left hand outer tie rod end and adjusting sleeve have different part numbers for manual and power steering. The right V-8 outer tie rod ends and adjusting sleeves are the same regardless. Sooooooo, you all changed the centerlink but not the left tie rod end and adjuster? deadhead
I have not got my done yet.I was told the same info that you said.The left tie rod needs to be changed.I'm going to go ahead and change both tie rods and adjusting sleeves,and the idler arm and the strut rod bushings.That way it all new. SCOOP
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