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deadhead
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posted 10-19-2002 07:39 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for deadhead   Click Here to Email deadhead     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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?

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posted 10-19-2002 08:09 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for RonnieT   Click Here to Email RonnieT     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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.

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posted 10-19-2002 08:31 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for deadhead   Click Here to Email deadhead     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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.

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Calcat
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posted 10-23-2002 01:12 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Calcat   Click Here to Email Calcat     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
you'll need to swap the centerlink, everything else should be fine.

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V8 Thumper
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posted 10-23-2002 09:08 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for V8 Thumper   Click Here to Email V8 Thumper     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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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
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posted 10-23-2002 11:16 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for deadhead   Click Here to Email deadhead     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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?

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posted 10-23-2002 11:34 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Fastymz   Click Here to Email Fastymz     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
quote:
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.

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