Advice need: Mustang II rack in a 68

[68xstang]

Does anyone have experience of fitting a Mustang II rack & pinion in a classic mustang?



What modifications are needed?
Can the old power steering pump be used or is it better to fit the pump from the Mustang II?
Comments on steering response, sloppyness, etc.?
Links, pictures, advice?

Thanks for any help!

 

[chepsk8]

Many years ago here there were many of us doing R&P swaps. Search the archives.

I do not know the specifics on the Must II rack, but in all probability you will need to verify the width of the complete unit vs the spindle width, tapers of the rod ends vs the spindles, and then input location of the rack in location to the mustang steering, and what interference you may get from the exhaust, clutch, etc. Then you have to look into bump steer, pivot locations, it get pretty technical pretty fast.

I did that swap using a Taurus rack 11 years ago.

 

[68xstang]

I searched the archives, but did not find any info on using a must II rack in a classic, only aftermarket racks.

As I have not purchased the rack yet, I basically wanted to know whether it's feasible or not use the rack from a Mustang II.

However, I think I will skip the thought and go for a new Unisteer non-power rack.

 

[gtss]

I'm fairly certain that the Mustang II is a front steer system, which means to convert to rear would require major fabrication, and probably more cost and bother than its worth.
hope it helps
gtss