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Topic: PS control valve slop
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SNAKGUTS
Journeyman Posts: 81
From: Panama City Florida, USA
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 10-20-2006 05:03 PM
 
After numerous trips to the alignment shop and a new steering box, I still have about an inch of play in my steering wheel. I had someone turn the steering wheel while I looked underneath, and the ball stud on the control valve moves back and forth about 1/8 inch. I know it's suppose to move, but it doesn't feel like there is any spring pressure resistance. Any PS pros out there that might point me in the right direction to correct the problem?Thanks in advance...JimBob ------------------
67 Coupe, Father bought new, Ford Racing 5.0L Crate motor (E303cam/X303heads) GT-40 EFI, Cobra Electronics, Tremec 5 speed. Maier Racing hood scoop/fender flares/suspension
2006 GT (dealer customized)
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Fastback68
Gearhead Posts: 4511
From: Sucat, Paranaque, Philippines
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 10-20-2006 11:32 PM
That thing is designed to move in one direction - back and forth - but I've seen some seriously worn examples where the groove has been expanded sideways, basically making that part unusable. If you can contort yourself into a position to see, can you see any excessive wear?
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V8 Thumper
Gearhead Posts: 4777
From: Phoenix, Arizona
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 10-21-2006 09:21 AM
The master rebuild kit has a brass bushing that takes alot of slop out of the control valve. Like this:http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductDetail.aspx?mfrcode=PWR&mfrpartnumber=7885&parttype=21&ptset=A  ------------------
1965 GT coupe, 333ci aluminum headed/solid cammed stroker, four speed, 3.70:1 9" 12.58/110 on street tires, more to come;) All Blue Oval, no blue bottle
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SNAKGUTS
Journeyman Posts: 81
From: Panama City Florida, USA
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 10-22-2006 02:58 PM
Thanks gents! Maybe one of these days I can afford to put rack-n-pinion in the old girl.JimBob
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