November and December 2013
When You Should Consider Changing to a Rack And PinionThis week we look at what makes a rack and pinion, when you should consider upgrading to one, why you should consider upgrading to one. We also look at what sucks about manual steering boxes and we look at a factory retrofitted rack and pinion car.
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Mustang Cougar Fairlane Steering System Removal for Rack and PinionIn order to put a rack and pinion in a Mustang or any other classic car, you need to remove the original system This week we show how to remove a Mustang, Cougar or Fairlane steering system to facilitate the installation of our Unisteer Mustang and Cougar power steering rack and pinion.
Parts: http://www.unisteer.com Specialty Tools: Tie Rod Fork Pitman Arm Puller |
Setting up and Mounting Unisteer Rack and Pinion for Mustang and CougarWe show in detail how to mount a Unisteer Mustang and Cougar power steering rack and pinion. We also give tips on determining the spindle tapper size, centering the rack, and a tip on how to adjust the toe end setting.
Parts: Unisteer www.unisteer.com National Parts Depot Starter Mini-High Torque PN: 11002-5HT Specialty Tools: High Speed Side Grinder |
Mounting Unisteer Rack and Pinion and pump on Mustang and CougarWe show in detail how to mount a Unisteer Mustang and Cougar power steering
rack and pinion. We show how to determine belt size on pulleys and how to bleed
a rack and pinion system for best performance.
Parts: Unisteer www.unisteer.com National Parts Depot Starter Mini-High Torque PN: 11002-5HT |
Unisteer rack and pinion column homemade alignment Mustang and CougarWe almost finalize the install of our Unisteer Mustang and Cougar power steering rack and pinion. We have Bill Ford show us a red neck alignment tool for setting toe in, as well as help us determine what a duck nest is in relation to set screws, how to properly drill a duck nest and how to keep from wearing out your drill bits.
Parts: http://www.unisteer.com See their web page for all the Unisteer racks available! http://www.npdlink.com: Mustang/Cougar Bezel Emergency Flasher Switch Black 15C580-4A Mustang/Cougar Seal Firewall To Steer Column Engine 3513-2A |
NASA, Open Track, Road Atlanta, HPDE, Vintage Race RentalsWe’re at Road Atlanta to get a grip on what open track, HPDE (high Performance Driving Esperience) and NASA (National Auto Sport Association) are all about. We also talk to Dan Long of Vintage Race Rentals about the cars and experience he offers to drivers that want to test their mettle in classic either a Classic 1966 Mustang or a 1970 Challenger.
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Unisteer Rack and Pinion,Test Drive, Turn Radius, Mustang, CougarWe’re a little short this week on video but long on review, we drive test the Unisteer Mustang and Cougar power steering rack and pinion. We also show you how to get the universal joints to hook up using an open ¾ DD shaft and some set screws. Carpe Diem!
Parts: http://www.unisteer.com See their web page for all the Unisteer racks available! http://www.npdlink.com: Mustang Spring Clutch Release Lever Rod Retracting 7523-1 Mustang Bushing Clutch Release Rods 3/8-inch 7526-1 |
Classic Car 22 Gallon Gas Tank in a '67, '68, MustangWe start our detail of the 1967 and 1968 Mustang 2+2 Fastback trunk. We will go in and add a National Parts Depot 22 gallon gas tank and do it with over the counter parts. We’ll also start the set up of the carpeted floor with some foam filler. At first it is to keep us from having to stop on trips; then it becomes about weight distribution for the car.
Parts: http://www.npdlink.com: Mustang Tank Assy Fuel Repro 9002-3A Mustang Pipe Fuel Filler Repro 9034-4A Mustang Stripping Caulk Cord Black Correct 3/16 903-1 Mustang Mounting Kit Fuel Tank Concours 9002-1AK Mustang Hose Fuel Tank To Filler Pipe 9047-3A Mustang Gas Cap Pop-Open Repro 9030-7B |