... squeak squeak ...

dark horse · 01-11-2000, 10:16 PM

What is this new damn annoying sound from my steering. I just got the power steering fixed and now it squeaks when i turn the wheel. I COULD turn the radio up, but its still pissing me off. Its a 1968 coupe w/289 and AT. Could it be bad bearings or what? Any help is appreciated! Thanks...
squeak squeak

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1968 coupe

Clark Rodgers · 01-12-2000, 03:37 PM

Does the squeak change when you turn the wheel further or the same all the time? Have you had someone do the turning while you try and track down where it is coming from?

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69 351W Sportsroof deluxe

dark horse · 01-12-2000, 09:47 PM

umm... well

i havent tracked it own yet buttttt! i'll get to it. the sound comes when ever the wheel is turned left or right.

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1968 coupe

muncie · 01-17-2000, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by dark horse:
What is this new damn annoying sound from my steering. I just got the power steering fixed and now it squeaks when i turn the wheel. I COULD turn the radio up, but its still pissing me off. Its a 1968 coupe w/289 and AT. Could it be bad bearings or what? Any help is appreciated! Thanks...
squeak squeak
hate ta break this to ya dude.. but in 68 & 69 esp models... that annoyin squeek yer hearin may be shock towers collapsing... replacing them isnt too bad, if ya can find replacements & have the equipment...1 day, you'll find that right or left turns arent too bad to do... but drivin from the passenger seat to hold the damned thing straight is another matter.. & tires will only last a couple o thousand miles.... *from personal experiences*.....luck dude...

dark horse · 01-17-2000, 01:08 PM

HOw exactly can i check if its the shock towers? How much to get that fixed? Oh this sucks.

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1968 coupe

muncie · 01-22-2000, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dark horse:
HOw exactly can i check if its the shock towers? How much to get that fixed? Oh this sucks.

look for possible rust around frames & shock towers... (in & outside) mustangs had an annoyin sqweek regardless of this condition existing or not... if towers are in line A& clean.. your next step is new springs & bushings...body & A frame... hope thisll solve it!...

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there be no greater pain known to man....
than the pain of a new idea...

Rev · 01-23-2000, 08:25 PM

Dark Horse, have you checked the belt tension to your power sreering pump? A loose belt makes an annoying screech if it's too loose when you turn the steering wheel. Just a thought.

Rev

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'66 Coupe, 306, windage
tray, TRW flat tops, 351W
heads,pocket ported, 268
CC hydraulic cam, R tip
R's, Edelbrock Performer,
600 CFM Holley vac. secs.,
Mallory Unilite, coil, fuel
pump, Tri-Y headers, 2 1/2 "
custom pipes, 3 chamber
Flows, stock C-4, 3.25
Currie built 8" rear
and whatever else I
forgot. 14.17 e.t., 97 mph
1/4 mi.

dark horse · 01-23-2000, 10:22 PM

its coming from the passenger side.. my car also floats along after it hitts like 40 mph.. it sucks i cant even switch lanes quick with out fear of losing it.

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1968 coupe

Rev · 01-23-2000, 10:53 PM

Dark Horse, have you checked the ball joints? How about the shocks? If it's handling badly as well, then it has to be in the steering linkage or in the suspension. Does anything just need grease? Push up and down on the front end of the car with it parked. Does this make it squeak? If not, it has to be in the steering mechanism (includes ball joints). You should be able to trace this down with a little elbow grease. Hope this helps a little.

Rev

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'66 Coupe, 306, windage
tray, TRW flat tops, 351W
heads,pocket ported, 268
CC hydraulic cam, R tip
R's, Edelbrock Performer,
600 CFM Holley vac. secs.,
Mallory Unilite, coil, fuel
pump, Tri-Y headers, 2 1/2 "
custom pipes, 3 chamber
Flows, stock C-4, 3.25
Currie built 8" rear
and whatever else I
forgot. 14.17 e.t., 97 mph
1/4 mi.

mslcr · 01-27-2000, 11:36 PM

Another idea...
Nothing to do with the squeeks but,
If you fear loosing control at speed or after hitting small humps in the road...
Our 69 Mach 1 was doing this. when we hit a hump or bump in the highway, the alignment seemed to change. (and was). The cam bolt on the lower accentric on the control arm was moving. It wasnt loose, but had grease and grime under it and when the weight shifted, the control arm moved too and resulted in many scarry moments. Check yours.

01-11-2000, 10:16 PM	#1
dark horse Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Wilkes-Barre, PA 1968Mustang Posts: 188	... squeak squeak ... What is this new damn annoying sound from my steering. I just got the power steering fixed and now it squeaks when i turn the wheel. I COULD turn the radio up, but its still pissing me off. Its a 1968 coupe w/289 and AT. Could it be bad bearings or what? Any help is appreciated! Thanks... squeak squeak ------------------ 1968 coupe

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01-12-2000, 03:37 PM	#2
Clark Rodgers Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Rowlett,Texas Posts: 306	Does the squeak change when you turn the wheel further or the same all the time? Have you had someone do the turning while you try and track down where it is coming from? ------------------ 69 351W Sportsroof deluxe

01-12-2000, 09:47 PM	#3
dark horse Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Wilkes-Barre, PA 1968Mustang Posts: 188	umm... well i havent tracked it own yet buttttt! i'll get to it. the sound comes when ever the wheel is turned left or right. ------------------ 1968 coupe

01-17-2000, 01:08 PM	#5
dark horse Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Wilkes-Barre, PA 1968Mustang Posts: 188	HOw exactly can i check if its the shock towers? How much to get that fixed? Oh this sucks. ------------------ 1968 coupe

01-23-2000, 08:25 PM	#7
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Dark Horse, have you checked the belt tension to your power sreering pump? A loose belt makes an annoying screech if it's too loose when you turn the steering wheel. Just a thought. Rev ------------------ '66 Coupe, 306, windage tray, TRW flat tops, 351W heads,pocket ported, 268 CC hydraulic cam, R tip R's, Edelbrock Performer, 600 CFM Holley vac. secs., Mallory Unilite, coil, fuel pump, Tri-Y headers, 2 1/2 " custom pipes, 3 chamber Flows, stock C-4, 3.25 Currie built 8" rear and whatever else I forgot. 14.17 e.t., 97 mph 1/4 mi.

01-23-2000, 10:22 PM	#8
dark horse Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Wilkes-Barre, PA 1968Mustang Posts: 188	its coming from the passenger side.. my car also floats along after it hitts like 40 mph.. it sucks i cant even switch lanes quick with out fear of losing it. ------------------ 1968 coupe

01-23-2000, 10:53 PM	#9
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Dark Horse, have you checked the ball joints? How about the shocks? If it's handling badly as well, then it has to be in the steering linkage or in the suspension. Does anything just need grease? Push up and down on the front end of the car with it parked. Does this make it squeak? If not, it has to be in the steering mechanism (includes ball joints). You should be able to trace this down with a little elbow grease. Hope this helps a little. Rev ------------------ '66 Coupe, 306, windage tray, TRW flat tops, 351W heads,pocket ported, 268 CC hydraulic cam, R tip R's, Edelbrock Performer, 600 CFM Holley vac. secs., Mallory Unilite, coil, fuel pump, Tri-Y headers, 2 1/2 " custom pipes, 3 chamber Flows, stock C-4, 3.25 Currie built 8" rear and whatever else I forgot. 14.17 e.t., 97 mph 1/4 mi.

01-27-2000, 11:36 PM	#10
mslcr Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: WY Posts: 41	Another idea... Nothing to do with the squeeks but, If you fear loosing control at speed or after hitting small humps in the road... Our 69 Mach 1 was doing this. when we hit a hump or bump in the highway, the alignment seemed to change. (and was). The cam bolt on the lower accentric on the control arm was moving. It wasnt loose, but had grease and grime under it and when the weight shifted, the control arm moved too and resulted in many scarry moments. Check yours.