Got a rebuilt rack to replace the old leaking piece of crap that was in the car. The mounting bushings that came with the unit appear too long? Could this be?
Rebuilt unit came from Cardone (Power Steering model, 75 Mustang)
Bushings that mount the rack to the crossmember are what I am questioning.
I do not have my old unit, as it was needed for a core return, so I cannot refer to it.
The bushings have an inner metal sleeve, encased in rubber, just like the old ones.
BUT....., the metal sleeve is longer than the hole thru the rack? So even if it is tightened down, the rack will have some possible movement only retarded by the smashed rubber against it.
I do not remember what the old bushings looked like, as I took it off, and hauled it away. Guess I should have paid more attention.
Is this correct? or do I have the wrong bushings?
Parts book lists the same bushings for a 73 Pinto up thru a 78 Mustang, all using the same rack as well.
(TRW HB 1143)
Anybody replace a Mustang power rack & pinion lately?
Rebuilt unit came from Cardone (Power Steering model, 75 Mustang)
Bushings that mount the rack to the crossmember are what I am questioning.
I do not have my old unit, as it was needed for a core return, so I cannot refer to it.
The bushings have an inner metal sleeve, encased in rubber, just like the old ones.
BUT....., the metal sleeve is longer than the hole thru the rack? So even if it is tightened down, the rack will have some possible movement only retarded by the smashed rubber against it.
I do not remember what the old bushings looked like, as I took it off, and hauled it away. Guess I should have paid more attention.
Is this correct? or do I have the wrong bushings?
Parts book lists the same bushings for a 73 Pinto up thru a 78 Mustang, all using the same rack as well.
(TRW HB 1143)
Anybody replace a Mustang power rack & pinion lately?