power steering...yes or no?

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Just for your info...
I only have 66 specs, but...
manual steering ratio = 19.9:1
special manual = 16:1
power steering ratio = 16:1
However... Here's the catch...
The power steering control link on the center link is held in place (centered) by pressure from the pump. Removing that pressure allows the link to move to the extreme limits of its travel without hinderance. What do you get? A very sloppy, loose steering wheel. I do think that I remember that someone made a kit to eliminate the looseness, but who, I don't know or if it's still around. Anyway, my 2 cents.

I love power steering on these cars, so effortless, I like being able to turn the wheel with my pinky finger.

19mustang65 said:

ive already attempted to fix it...had seals replaced in the resivour/pump and it worked for a short time untill they blew or something now it leaks like crazy. i have a little bit of confusion with what the resivour and pump are...i only see one thing...a round resivour looking thin with a filler tube on top and a pully stickin off the front. where would be the place to purchase new stuff.

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sometimes on old cars there is no "fix" its replace. To control movement when you turn left or right, the pitman arm, which is the arm that is attached to your steering column under the car, attaches to a ball stud that is in the drag link (part that the tie rods connect to) this ball study moves left and right and pushes or releases a pin in the control valve to control pressure and thus movement left to right. If you just disconnect it, this about 2" of travel becomes 2" of play in your steering. Definately just get a new $100 pump, and go with it.

19mustang65 said:

i pulled the resivor/pump off of a 65 falcon i have along with the shock looking thing(im not sure what its called) that also leaks. what do i need to do to install both of these on my car...such as do i need to fill the hoses full of fluid before putting the pump on so there arnt any air bubbles or what?

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fill up the pump. leave the cap off. turn the car on, turn it lock to lock, thats all the way left then all the way right, do this about 4-5 times, then add more fluid. From empty to full is about 1.5 quarts.

power steering is for girlie-men. I got a kit that removes all the guts of the control valve, plugs it, and blocks it off for aruond $60. that was like 2+ years ago and I forget where I got it, but it was cake to install, and to remove all the p/s crap. the more pricey kits have a piece that screws on in place of the control valve, which is nice if you want to try and sell your old parts as a kit for someone else to fix.

here's one:
http://www.canadianmustang.com/store.mv?p=700207
M+ has one for $130 or so, also

19mustang65 said:

well, the job is done...i installed the new pump and pump looking thing today and now i have power steering. its amazing! didnt think it would make as big of a difference as it did. thanks guys!

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good job! now you just gotta rebuild the control valve, and you are a complete power steering pro