This grease is a moly or lithiumbased grease like used in lubricating the suspension and steering linkage. Check out more mustang steering parts from cjs here. We show you how to convert power steering to manual steering and back again to power steering with a kit from rare parts. Grease in steering box poor mans power steering vintage. Mustang flaming river steering box 118 sector shortshaft style. Flaming river fr1497q 196466 mustang manual steering box. Flaming river fr1497q 196466 mustang manual steering box manual steering box type, front steer steering box orientation, oemstock steering system type. I had already rebuilt everything in the front end suspension an steeing with some noticeable improvement, but the new steering box was really what was needed.
It was the ford replacement for the eswm1687a grease. Scott drake now offers their own brand of new and improved steering boxes for the early 6467 mustangs. The tag will have two lines with the top line the identifier code. Id decoding and application for ford steering boxes. The popular manual steering boxes for the classic mustang 6570 are back in production.
If youve got an older model pony, its well worth checking out our selection of mustang steering boxes for your car. This highquality rebuild kit is comprised of upper and lower worm bearings and races, sector bearings, sector seal and a gasket. This is a used steering column box for the 1965 1966 ford mustang with manual steering. Just didnt know how sloppy until i installed this new steering box. Application tag code type ratio turns 6566 mustang hcc aw power 16. Make sure that all retaining slips and hardware are removed from the top of the shaft where it attaches to the column, remove the column and then remove the gear box and shaft. The v8 drums were barely adequate and the front discs only delayed the continue reading 1965 66 mustang 6cyl to v8 conversion. These boxes were used on most car model lines, both manual and power assisted steering. Oct 01, 2012 the hcc ax designation on this particular box is the code for the manual steering quick ratio box that was installed on gts and gt350s and the option suspension package. Apr 08, 2018 steering linkage and box removal ford fairlane, mustang, cougar comet falconepisode 211 autorestomod duration. 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. All new casting, sector gear shaft and internalsnot a rebuild.
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This makes the box a challenge to remove with the engine in the car. The steering box is identified by a aluminum tag that is attached to one of the cover bolts. Buy mustang steering boxes online mustangs plus buy mustang. How to convert power steering to manual steering hot rod. Manual steering cars will have the letters hcc ax tight ratio 16. Check out this 66 mustang with manual steering that. Auto coil and leaf spring classic car tips and tricks do and dont episode 251 autorestomod duration. Quick ratio steering gear box with long column shaft for.
Steering coupler, oem rag joint style, 111636 x 3436. It is thick enough to cling to the internal pieces as they move but soft enough to. Flaming river fr1497q steering box for 196566 mustang. A disportionate percentage of the gts had the manual steering, which makes sence for a tight, sporty responce vs. Ford mustang steering boxes and components speedway motors. Scott drake steering box rebuild kit for your 19651967 mustang with a 1inchdiameter steering shaft at cj pony parts today. How to replace a mustang steering gear with flaming rivers. Unless otherwise noted, the parts listed are for v8 stang application. Gently tap on the rag joint flange with a rubber mallet to collapse the.
Our 67 is a long shaft car, meaning the 43 long steering shaft is integral to the steering box. All new casting, sector gear shaft and internals not a rebuild. The steering in my 65 mustang was getting pretty sloppy. May 24, 2010 the saginaw manual steering box first appeared in gm cars in 55, and variations of that venerable box were used for decades. After mid67 mustangs uses a short shaft which connected to the steering box using a rag joint, seen above. Installing borgeson power steering in 66 mustang pt 1 of 2 duration. Steering box info visit dark horse racing for betting tips. 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. Manual steering boxes classic mustang,ford mustang,196566 mustang long shaft steering box. This section is based on the saginawstyle, nonintegral steering boxes used on fords from about 1960 to 1980. Classic industries offers a wide selection of 1966 ford mustang parts, including 1966 ford mustang interior parts and soft trim, 1966 ford mustang exterior sheet metal, 1966 ford mustang moldings, 1966 ford mustang emblems, 1966 ford mustang weatherstrip and unique accessories, to nearly every nut and bolt needed for installation.
Cj pony parts features 19641993 mustang steering boxes at. Bill shows you how to install this flaming river 16. Steering linkage and box removal ford fairlane, mustang, cougar comet falconepisode 211 autorestomod duration. Ive also included some of my steering notes that may be of interest. If you dont see what youre looking for, feel free to get in. If you decide to cut corners, do not use the small 6 cylinder brakes. Individual parts are also available if you have a bigblock or custom enginetransexhaust setup and you only need the steering box, lets say. A new steering box can help to simplify and improve your mustangs steering setup by eliminating the need for a control valve and slave cylinder, while also integrating power assist. How to rebuild the manual steering gear box on a 1966 mustang. Autorestomod manic mechanic gasoline media 18,365 views. Replace that worn steering box with a brand new needle bearing steering box. Ford mustang steering boxes and components parts instock with sameday shipping.
Manual steering boxes classic mustang ford mustang. Replace that worn steering box with a brand new needle bearing steering box and experience the difference in steering handling and performance. The 19711973 mustang had the same type of box on manual steering cars, but the power steering cars used an integral style box that had hydraulic lines and ps fluid running through it. Mar 11, 2014 for your 66 mustang you will need to remove the column housing and then remove the gear box and shaft as a single unit. The steering box is identified by a aluminum tag that is attached to one. The saginaw manual steering box first appeared in gm cars in 55, and variations of that venerable box were used for decades. Allows use of aftermarket steering box with stock column. Our parts selection is so huge, not everything can be listed on our website. Replacement steering column shaft for 6567 mustangs. The code for manual steering should be hccat or hccaw.