67 Mustang power steering problem

[67rocketman]

Recently installed new pump, control valve, cyinder and all new hoses. When I try to screw the control valve onto the center link, I am unable to acheive the 5" spacing between the grease fitting and the center of the tie rod ball joint hole in the center link. I run out of threads on the center link and am still measuring 5 1/4 inches.
Anybody know what the problem is? the center link was not replaced when I installed the new parts.
Will this 1/4 inch cause the steering to be erratic when I atempt turn to the right? Car has a tendency to pull to the right.

 

[golf4283]

It's probably moreso a defect in the control valve. I would say maybe try using some washers as spacers or find a single washer with enough thickness to make up the difference. This is merely a suggestion to try though and I'm sure someone else will come along with a better answer.

 

[chockostang]

First, are you absolutely certain you have a 67 PS Centerlink, or one "The Fellow told me it is" type?

Many Centerlinks, Different lengths, etc.

For instance, a 65 66 6 Cylinder in different than 65 66 V8.

65 66 is different than 67.

67 68 69 will not interchange with 70 Mustang.

Fairlanes will not interchange to Mustang on any year.

Then the Maverick/Granada issue---Not a Thing is the same with any early Mustang/Fairlane, Power Steering, or brakes.

So, it equates to you knowing what you have, applying the correct parts---Then the Big one, Having a reliable manual to relate to.

Reason for the manual remark, the transcribed--50 times- from publisher to publisher over the last 40 years has diluted the actual facts. MANY specs are not right.

Dan

Classic Mustang Disc Brake Conversions and Power Steering

 

[2+2GT]

Reason for the manual remark, the transcribed--50 times- from publisher to publisher over the last 40 years has diluted the actual facts. MANY specs are not right.

Yeah. The Ford Master Parts Catalog is bad enough, with overlapping and conflicting info. The 69-70 250 Mustang radiator lower outlet is listed too small in the book, but for decades every radiator manufacturer has used that typo to make them, and when you tell them it's wrong they just laugh. So, you either have to use an adapter sleeve or swap the outlet to hook up the hose. Then you have parts companies copying each other's books… Sometimes they just don't give a crap. 10 years ago Anchor dropped the 2286 (67) motor mount, and substituted the 2257 (66 & 68-72) for it. Trouble is, although they look similar, you can't use them on a 67 even with a sledgehammer.

Glazier Nolan makes them now, nobody else has them.