power steering

I like the power steering. Mine does not leak. I rebuilt the ram and the control valve on mine for around 30 bucks and a couple of lazy evenings 'puttering' in the garage. I bought new hoses and the rebuild kits through RockAuto and used the 5% discount code available through the forums here. You can also replace the seats in the ports where the hoses attach. @71Mavrk enlightened me about those...

The kits come instructions, but there are a few Mustang videos on YouTube that I found helpful.

 

Hey thanks how does

hey thanks for the info it looks really good. How does it drive compared to the manual ?

 

I suspect it's because most don't understand the system and once it gets a bit worn or starts leaking, their solution is pull it off for manual...

As already mentioned it'd be a good idea to rebuild unit and and replace hoses before install...

 

This is just my opinion. But I went from power to manual. I prefer the feel on manual better, you have a better sense of the car. Though power is nice for parking...

 

i want to make this car a smooth ride as much as possible want to be able to drive it to the train station in back in the spring. so dont know which one im leaning towards to

 

30+ years with manual steering I now am completely happy with power steering. Yes, there is a bit of loss in feel compared to power but not totally detached like modern cars. I'm using a later style pump which I believe has a little less pressure. So, feel might be a little better. Parking is soooo much easier.

As Tom mentioned, correctly rebuilt, they work just fine. No need to upgrade in my opinion.

Micah

 

how much would it cost to rebuild the power steering

 

Not a lot if you do it your self. Maybe 40-50 dollars for both kits. Not including a new pump. The rebuilds aren't hard just take you time and keep them clean!! Otherwise they will leak.

 

ok thanks

 

And replace the aluminum hose seats in the ram and valve to ensure no leaks.

http://www.stangerssite.com/steeringsysteminfo.html

Micah

 

thanks for the info much appreciated

 

I am not one of those people. Whatever work is involved I wud keep the PS if you want to use the car on semi or regular basis.

 

Alright going to take out the ps and hold on to it maybe later down the road when I have time I'll do it

 

Found this Craigs List ad in Portland, Oregon. He seems to have a complete P/S set-up for sale:
http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/cto/5786929152.html

 

Mojo, don't you have...real power steering? if so, you did do away with the...power assist... like myself and others did...