Converting to manual steering, is this all I need?

[fortuna 10]

Want to convert from power steering to manual on my 69 Mustang. Instead of buying a power steering to manual control valve, would these parts work? What else would I need?

 

http://fresno.craigslist.org/pts/3697493713.html

[Ry-speeed 14]

A Pitman Arm puller, and some grunt to bust it free of the PW steering center link.:yes:

 

Not sure if it would be a direct swap. I would be pleased to hear it is, as I might be doing the same to my car until a rack-n-pinion upgrade happens

 

Currently, EVERY component on my PW system seems to be leaking...

[RPM 1,190]

That will do it. Are you going to use the power box, or get a manual? They have different ratios. I believe 20:1 and 16:1.

 

Bob

[fortuna 10]

I will be using the power steering box. Will it still work or do i need to get a manual?

[cavboy78 28]

nice find as I don't think they make the repop manual drag links...

[Junior2561 10]

i a interested in this also....I currently have a PS setup, but everything is shot in it. Is the difference in the center link and like mentioned above, do you HAVE to replace the gear box?

[RPM 1,190]

Many folks use the power box, only difference is ratio. You can also use the power center link, but you'll have to buy an adapter that connects the steering arm to it. That adapter is crazy priced at about $250.

 

Bob

[Junior2561 10]

awesome, thanks a lot. For that kind of money you might as well just get a new center link.

[grendi 16]

nice find as I don't think they make the repop manual drag links...

not sure if the are remanufacturing them, or if they make em new, but you can buy them from the usual sources:

http://www.cjponyparts.com/steering-center-link-m-s-except-boss-d-1967-1969/p/DS772/

http://www.mustangsunlimited.com/itemdy00.asp?T1=DS772+01

http://www.npdlink.com/store/products/1969_mustang_rod_assy_drag_link_steering_arm-148618-370.html

etc. etc.

etc.