i know these are 40 something year old cars.... but how well does power steering on a classic mustang compared i dunno to say a modern car?

im just wondering the power steering is a little rough and i am wondering if i need a rebuild or is it just normal for a classic mustang.

not really sure how to describe the roughness.

 

i know this questio is generic and not weel asked... buti need info on how well classic mustang power steering should handle to see if mine needs rebuilt or is normal..



THANKS

 

Power steering should feel just like a modern car, maybe even a bit lighter. I had roughness in mine and it turned out to be the steering box needing rebuilding. But the power assist itself was fine.

 

Rough as in inconsistant, Rough as in hard to turn, Rough as in slack or slop??? The mustang PS is a power assist rather than a power steering gear box so it is going to be a little different than a modern car. It should be pretty smooth if everthing is working correctly though.

 

When I turn mine to the left it is very light (seems better than newer cars) but when I turn it to the right it seems a bit harder but not nearly as bad as not having it. Not sure what the issue is there either.. Nothing is leaking but something may need to be rebuilt/replaced. I havent really gotten into it.

 

Lighter is better (mine is way to light) My has no feeling at all compared with a modern car and there is to much slop. It is on my rebuild list (what isn't)

 

There is an adjustment that may fix that. The control valve has an aluminum cap on the end of it. Remove the cap ( it has 2 screws) and you can balance the pressure with the valve under that cap. By turning it clockwise or counter clockwise. This changes the balance from left to right on the ram. I don't remember which way you turn is but it will be pretty evident when you adjust it and then turn the wheel.

Mine works pretty good when it doesn't leak. On the 1966 model the control valve is part of the cross link from the pitman arm and the steering box.

Retails at about $400.00 US. I have replaced 2 of them so far…..

 

Thanks for the info. I'll check that out.