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  1. stanger53

    Anti Theft ideas?

    There are two things you can do to a car that I think work the best. It won't stop a wrecker from picking up your car, but if they are that serious, it's hard to stop them. Install a valve in the fuel line that cuts off fuel to the carb/injectors unless a (well hidden) switch is activated...
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    Steering Box

    Basically, Mustang power steering boxes are a 4 turn box. I can't say exactly what it would be on your car, due to steering stops and production differences, but you should have about 4 turns to your steering wheel.
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    Randall rack install...

    Power-assisted steering dbfarr, since few people have looked into the early Mustang power-assisted steering like you have, I have a few questions and observations. I'm still learning about this system myself. You mention that there is inherently 3 or so inches of slack designed into the...
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    66 power steering vs rack & pinion?

    It won't cost you that much to have your old system rebuilt unless the major components are damaged or ruined. You can get the steering box, control valve, power cylinder and pump all rebuilt for under $400. Even if you buy all new hoses and tie rods it will only cost about a half to a third of...
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    Need Help, Pistons binding.

    If the crank turns freely with the mains tightened down, the bearings are mounted correctly and are the correct size for the crank journals, then you probably have the rods on the crank backwards. Rods only fit on a crank journal one way due to the offset and chamfer of the bearing. Sometimes...
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    Eaton Power Steerign Pump

    1) Install the tiny pin in the hole inside the front housing where the sleeve sits. The pin keeps the sleeve from rotating. 2) Look at the edges of the sleeve. On one side one edge is rounded a bit. On the other side, both edges are sharp. This is the side that faces up in the housing. The...
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    Power Steering opinions

    I will admit that I am biased since I rebuild Mustang steering systems for a living, but it really is a good system when everything is done properly. It will never have the response and road feel of a R&P car, but for a daily driver that already has a system on it, the factory setup can give...
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    Power Steering to Manuel question

    It would be better to replace your centerlink with a manual link than to use the adapter/conversion setup. Even the adapter setup has some clearances and play in it. You do not have to change the pitman arm, idler arm or tie rods to do this. This will probably make the car easier to steer...
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    Rebuilt a steering box?

    If the main parts inside your steering box are in decent shape, and you know how to properly rebuild and adjust the box, a rebuilt box is as good as a new one. Parts made in the USA are better built than the Argentine replacement parts. The new repro steering boxes only have a one year warranty...
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