Seems to have too much back and forth as you go straight down the road. The early prior to approximately 511967, 01e date on the data plate steering boxes both manual steering and power steering will all have used a 1 inch sector shaft, this in turn corresponds to a pitman arm with the 1 inch hole. Looking in the hayes and chilton repair manuals they recommend removing the pitman arm and using an inchpound torque wrench on the steering wheel itself to measure the amount of force required to turn the wheel and adjusting as needed. A quick and easy instructional tutorial on the adjustment of an classic automotive steering box diy automotive restoration tips for classic auto repair. But a little goes a long way so make sure you do very. Have you ever wondered what publication had that mustang tech directory, article or story. More specifically which way to turn the adjustment screws and the dos and donts of the. Dont adjust your steering box, unless you have slop. These direct replacement boxes with all new castings, sector gear shaft, needle bearings, and internals will make your car handle like new again. How to make a steering box adjustment easy to follow. Mar 01, 2015 a quick and easy instructional tutorial on the adjustment of an classic automotive steering box diy automotive restoration tips for classic auto repair.
Designed using stateoftheart technology and highquality materials, this product will serve you. It is thick enough to cling to the internal pieces as they move but soft enough to. Be sure to catch my bi weekly mustang and classic car web show, operation. Flaming river is here with its premium steering parts. I see an adjustment nut and rod, but when i looked in my repair book it shows no way of adjustment. Mar 11, 2014 mustang monthly has a specialized editorial package that covers everything from doityourself recommendations to the history of mustang. It took a lot of slop out of the steering, but it could be a bit better. How to make a steering box adjustment easy to follow tutorial howto.
How to rebuild the manual steering gear box on a 1966 mustang. If youve noticed that the steering on your 19671969 mustang isnt as tight as it used to be, then its time to pick up this steering linkage rebuild kit thats now available from cj pony parts. Steering kit install instructions for 6382 corvette. Just went threw it all in my 65 mustang you need to back off the the sector shaft adjusting screw on top of box then tighten or losen large lock ring from around the input shaft adjust to 4 or 5 inch pounds,before doing so you need to disconnect pitman arm from center link,then once you have that done go back to the sector shaft ajusting. Oct 01, 2012 in todays blog post, i just thought that i would take a look at the detail on some 6566 mustang steering boxes. The po took off all the power asst stuff so its basically manual steering. By adjusting this just a tiny bit, you can adjust the play in your power steering gear box. What i like to do is loosen the adjuster locking nut on the steering box, and turn the adjuster screw down until resistance is felt, and back it off. For 1967 cars with box tagged smba or smbb, use the fr1497q. Steering wheel steering wheel tube 2 nuts, disconnect the wiring harness and it slides out mounting bolts for the steering box. Can someone give me the readers digest version of adjusting the steering box.
Ford mustang manual steering 1968, manual steering gear box by flaming river. Scott drake mustang has teamed up with flaming river industries to offer these brand new steering boxes. Hi mine is a 54 chevy 3100 pickup and i hace like 3 play in the wheel. To be fair, i havent plays with the adjustment of the my steering box, but i would lean towards caster haveinga bigger affect on the centering porpertuies of the wheel. Mustang monthly how to guides average joe restoration. I am in the states but would pay all associated costs. Im restoring an original rhd 68 car and the steering components were robbed from it at some point. What everyone should know about their ford steering box. The 1968 cougar, fairlane, falcon, montego, and mustang shop is the original manual used by the ford dealership mechanics to guide them through repairs and maintenance. Manual steering box rebuild service, 19641973 dallas mustang. Steering linkage rebuild kit for all 1967, 1968 and 1969 mustangs with manual steering. Lares corporation is one of the largest remanufacturers of power steering gears, manual steering gears, power steering pumps, and power steering components in the united states. Ford power to manual steering conversion november 29th, 2011, 06. This grease is a moly or lithiumbased grease like used in lubricating the suspension and steering linkage.
We stock, or can remanufacture any steering gear, pump, control valve or cylinder from any year vehicle from the smallest car to the largest truck. Mar 02, 2011 the fast ratio manual steering box is the same as the power steering box. May 18, 2012 i have a 1968 ford mustang that started life as a cylinder, converted to v8 now want to put in power steering, original manual, having problem with pitman arm compatibilty. Removing 65 manual steering box mustangsandmore forum archive. Fwiw i just swapped my original rag joint out for a poly one and it cured al lthep lay i had in my steering. Each section provides information on the operation of major systems, diagnostics, troubleshooting, overhaul, as well as the removal and installation of major components. Mustang steering linkage rebuild kit 19671969 with manual. The danger is the factory spec to adjust the box can cause the steering box to semi lock up while driving if the box has internal wear. Mustang manual steering adapters fit directly into place on one end of the existing power steering center link and connects to the pitman arm on the other end. The code for manual steering should be hccat or hccaw. May 07, 2009 i have a 1968 ford mustang that started life as a cylinder, converted to v8 now want to put in power steering, original manual, having problem with pitman arm compatibilty.
If you dont have slop, then adjusting your steering box will just make it break or wear out faster. How do you adjust the steering gear box on a 1969 mustang mach 1. Mustang czg canadaunited states of america, vehicles built from. Each section provides information on the operation of major systems, diagnostics, troubleshooting, overhaul, as well as the removal and installation of major. Adjusting steering box worm gear mustangsandmore forum archive. It is the only magazine on the market that caters strictly to the mustang hobby, from vintage to latemodel vehicles. By installing a new ford mustang manual steering adapter, you will no longer have any use for the control valve, which will dramatically reduce the weight of your muscle car. The tag will have two lines with the top line the identifier code. Check that the steering box is not making contact with the exhaust, or any surrounding brake lines before tightening the steering box.
If you are trying to identify the proper steering box, the box will have a raised casting number of c7zr3550a. How do you adjust the steering gear box on a 1969 mustang. Prior to the engine stall, the vehicle will have administrative. Without the control, safety and performance lent to your car through the steering system, you wouldnt have a classic ford. Jan 15, 2004 i just installed a new steering ram in my 65 fb. How to make a steering box adjustment easy to follow tutorial howto duration. Manual steering box mustangs plus buy mustang parts online. This is also an excellent upgrade for regular production mustangs with manual steering that have the slower 19.
If your steering feels loose and vague on your classic cougar or mustang, or other old ford lincoln mercury, you need to watch this video. I assume this is coming from a worn, or out of adjustment steering box and i thought i would try to adjust it. Ford manual style steering boxes those that do not have power steering fluid running through them, use a grease internally as a lubricant not a fluid. These boxes were used on most car model lines, both manual and power assisted steering. It is interesting to not that most original steering boxes that we have observed show that they were blacked out on the top apparently after installation. Dec 31, 2014 if anyone has a right hand drive steering box for a 6768 mustang i would love to buy one. Thats where you can rock the wheel back and forth with the car running, due to your power steering and the wheels dont move at all. How to replace a steering gear box 19701981 camaro firebird duration. Power steering manual steering box 196970 technical forum. Flaming river fr1498 196770 mustang manual steering box. The 1968 mustang shop manuals listed here are digital versions of the original mustang repair manual used by the dealership mechanics to guide them through repairs and maintenance. That is something you dont to want to have to deal with.
Ford mustang with manual gear with linkage type wo linkage type 1968, manual steering gear box by lares. Steering gear box smbd 118 sector shaft rebuilt 1967. The term nonintegral refers to the design of the box in that no hydraulic lines go into it and that the box itself offers no power assist. How to make a steering box adjustment easy to follow tutorial. Mar 14, 2012 for sale 1968 mustang quick ratio steering box.
Bolt the new steering box to the frame with the supplied bolts and locknuts. Tilt and swingaway columns must upgrade to 1968 or later column. Hey all i was wondering on my 1967 mustang gt with power steering is there any adjustment in the steering box. Adjusting steering box worm gear mustangsandmore forum. The steering box is identified by a aluminum tag that is attached to one of the cover bolts. Lares is proud to be the supplier of steering components to many of the finest auto parts stores across the country. Steering box adjustment mustang forums at stangnet. Its easier than you might think because the steering tube hole is fairly large compared to the shaft, the large hole gives you some room to manipulate the box shaft. This section is based on the saginawstyle, nonintegral steering boxes used on fords from about 1960 to 1980.