Power Steering.

[horseycar]

I have a 1967 Coupe with a 289. It is in dire need of power steering. Are there complete kits available and if so how much money are we talking? I would like to spend as little as possible without compromising quality. Also, I'm mechanically challenged, but I am learning. Is installing a power steering system something I could do, or will I need to let a certified mechanic do that? Any advice would be helpful.

 

[65fastback2+2]

its simple on old stangs. youd need new center drag link, power steering control valve, power steering ram, power steering pump, 4 fluid lines, and I think that should get it. That should run about $500, but its easy to do.

 

[crushnut]

its simple on old stangs. youd need new center drag link, power steering control valve, power steering ram, power steering pump, 4 fluid lines, and I think that should get it. That should run about $500, but its easy to do.

I dont think its quite that easy, or cheap But i have been know to be wrong once or twice

 

[Ozsum2]

I dont think its quite that easy, or cheap But i have been know to be wrong once or twice

True. To do it right, he will need to remove the pittman arm, so that the steering gear box can be removed because the gear ratio on a manual is different than a PS.

 

[pabear89]

I have a 1967 Coupe with a 289. It is in dire need of power steering. Are there complete kits available and if so how much money are we talking? I would like to spend as little as possible without compromising quality. Also, I'm mechanically challenged, but I am learning. Is installing a power steering system something I could do, or will I need to let a certified mechanic do that? Any advice would be helpful.

Ck your PM's

PB

 

[MustangPaul]

Plus, a case and a half of Type F as the PS units invariably leak--some just a little, some a lot, but most leak.



--Paul

 

[gideup]

is there a tech article somewhere on how to do this?

 

[lauras70mach1]

True. To do it right, he will need to remove the pittman arm, so that the steering gear box can be removed because the gear ratio on a manual is different than a PS.

Are you sure about that?

 

[Ozsum2]

Are you sure about that?

Yes, look it up in the Ford Shop Manual. AKA...."The Bible"

 

[lauras70mach1]

Ah, you're right. My bad.