Power steering

Mike67coupe · 12-30-2001, 09:40 PM

I have a 67 coupe and was wondering if anyone knows of a good power steering system. I have heard that the original ford power steering systems leek.

Thanks for you help!

Kisner · 12-31-2001, 12:16 PM

When I got my 68 coupe 2 years ago, every component of the power steering system had been removed. I purchased every part from AutoZone, i.e., pump, control valve, power steering cylinder, all hoses, etc., and nothing has leaked a drop in 2 years. Was much cheaper than ordering all those original "Ford" parts from the Mustang catalogs (not showing it for points anyway). Only problem I had was keeping the hoses from resting on my manifolds. Original bracket (for some reason) wouldn't fit in original location and I had to jimmy-rig a bracket I made myself to hold the hoses out of the way.

macx · 01-01-2002, 08:37 AM

Even when new, the classic Mustang power steering
suffered bump steer because of incorrect geometry and a little bit of slop from the design of the valve setup. And, you can't really get good rebuilds on the gear, you have to go new like Flaming River which are expensive. Just about better in the long run if starting on a complete rebuild is the power rack & pinion setup from total control products. Not cheap, but a vast improvement in handling and responsiveness.

12-30-2001, 09:40 PM	#1
Mike67coupe Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Coppell, TX Posts: 19	Power steering I have a 67 coupe and was wondering if anyone knows of a good power steering system. I have heard that the original ford power steering systems leek. Thanks for you help!

01-01-2002, 08:37 AM	#3
macx Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Gordonville MO USA Posts: 448	Power Steering Even when new, the classic Mustang power steering suffered bump steer because of incorrect geometry and a little bit of slop from the design of the valve setup. And, you can't really get good rebuilds on the gear, you have to go new like Flaming River which are expensive. Just about better in the long run if starting on a complete rebuild is the power rack & pinion setup from total control products. Not cheap, but a vast improvement in handling and responsiveness.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
bypass power steering?	madmav71	Classic Mustangs	1	07-10-2003 11:44 AM
1970 mach 1 power steering hoses	ken testa	Classic Mustangs	0	03-11-2003 10:19 PM
Best way to remove power steering.	Dark_5.0	Windsor Power	1	11-07-2002 01:41 PM
power steering fluid or ATF?	HKstang	Windsor Power	7	05-24-2001 12:10 PM
69 Power Steering	Art	Classic Mustangs	3	06-14-1999 09:08 AM

12-31-2001, 12:16 PM	#2
Kisner Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 290	When I got my 68 coupe 2 years ago, every component of the power steering system had been removed. I purchased every part from AutoZone, i.e., pump, control valve, power steering cylinder, all hoses, etc., and nothing has leaked a drop in 2 years. Was much cheaper than ordering all those original "Ford" parts from the Mustang catalogs (not showing it for points anyway). Only problem I had was keeping the hoses from resting on my manifolds. Original bracket (for some reason) wouldn't fit in original location and I had to jimmy-rig a bracket I made myself to hold the hoses out of the way.