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Topic: Granada swap alignment problem- HELP!
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senzstang
Gearhead Posts: 248
From: perry, oh, usa
Registered: May 2002
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posted 06-09-2003 10:01 PM
   
I am in the middle of doing a Granada disc swap and have run into a problem that has me stumped.
When I connect the tie rods to the spindle the discs are severly turned in. By severe, I mean I need to shorten up the tie rod assembly by 1" or more to get the general apearance of being straight. I have both inner and outer end turned in all the way. I have replaced the outer with the Granada tie rod.
Does anyone have any ideas? All I can think of is that the connecting sleeves are too long.
To further complicate matters, the conversion also included a 6-8 cyl swap of front end parts. I have replaced pitman, idler, drag link (manual), tie rod ends inner and outer.
Sorry this is so long but I am really frustrated  and want to give as much info as possible.Thanks for all your help in advance,
Phil 
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66bluefb
Gearhead Posts: 500
From: Okla.City,Okla.
Registered: May 2002
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posted 06-09-2003 11:45 PM
I did the same swap a few months ago on my 66 and I had to screw the sleeves in almost all the way two.I know when I did the swap MustangSteves how to do it page said to mark the tie rod ends when you replace with new ones so you can get them about the same but it didn`t work out that way. I had the same problem as you. I just screwed them in till the wheels looked straight had it aligned and they work great.Tony------------------
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senzstang
Gearhead Posts: 248
From: perry, oh, usa
Registered: May 2002
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posted 06-10-2003 08:56 PM
Thanks for your help Tony. I thought I had read every possible article written on this conversion and this was never mentioned. That is why I am so stumped.
I will try to get it as close as I can or see if I can get some smaller adjusting sleeves.Thanks,
Phil
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Huskinhano
Journeyman Posts: 57
From: Montvale, NJ.
Registered: Nov 2002
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posted 06-13-2003 07:43 AM
Only use Granada outer tie rods! Granada sleeves are too long. Use Musting inner tie rods and sleeves.
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Dynoram
Journeyman Posts: 49
From: ford country
Registered: May 2003
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posted 06-14-2003 05:03 PM
I did the conversion and at the same time switched to a manual drag link problem i had was the outer tie rods. I ended up using a set from a 70 mustang i believe. It alighned perfect and had plenty of adjustemnt left in either direction. How does it feel when you turn it lock to lock? [This message has been edited by Dynoram (edited 06-14-2003).]
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