ConcoursMustang Forums
1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1966 Mustang => Topic started by: dsielke on May 23, 2020, 03:00:45 PM
-
What paint marking should be on the steering linkages for a 1966 A-code GT Power steering. Dec. 1, 1965, San Jose? I found blue paint marking on the right outer tie rod end, but nothing else remained that I could find. Tie rod ends, sleeves, drag link, idler arm?
-
As always don't worry about these details if you have not address all other short comings. They are more important in the long run and a correct paint mark on a non-original looking part is just silly IMHO
On other cars such as yours
PS Idler arm - May be blue. Earlier discussion http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=597.msg3025#msg3025 (http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=597.msg3025#msg3025)
Idler arm frame mount - One or two green stripes
PS Pittman arm - MPC lists a color but it does not match what has been found on 65 original cars with PS so I won't offer it at this point
PS Outer tie rods - Medium blue such as you have already found
Tie rod adjuster sleeves -
Steering stops - Red daubs (earlier threads had responses found on one or both during 65-66 V8 production)
PS Center link - MPC lists a color but it does not match what has been found on 65 original cars with PS so I won't offer it at this point
(http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/gallery/13/6-230520165429.jpeg)
(http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/gallery/13/6-230520165706.jpeg)
-
I found light blue on most of my tie rods and except the outer passenger side one (power steering car). Nothing conclusive on that one. My car is 10/29/64. I only found a red daub on the driver side steering stop on both my fastbacks. Nothing on the passenger side.
-
I found light blue on most of my tie rods and except the outer passenger side one (power steering car). Nothing conclusive on that one. My car is 10/29/64. I only found a red daub on the driver side steering stop on both my fastbacks. Nothing on the passenger side.
As mentioned Chris' findings were from a different year so not sure they relate.
-
As always don't worry about these details if you have not address all other short comings. They are more important in the long run and a correct paint mark on a non-original looking part is just silly IMHO
As always, thanks Jeff. I have the original tie rods and sleeve and even purchased an extra set on eBay. that set came with a Ford replacement LH Sleeve, and outer tie rod ( stamped 336 L, otherwise looks correct ). I am putting a best of set from those two sets. However, I do need to locate a good assembly line LH sleeve. Main reason I wanted replacement set. People got too crazy with the pliers over the years and chewed the sleeves up on mine.
-
I was hoping there would need to be a paint marking on the tie rod sleeves. This is my RH sleeve after cleaning, and it’s the best of the bunch. :( any ideas how to improve this?
Btw, the other picture is the ps cylinder for my convertible after evaporust, sanding with 180 & 320 and a scouring pad. Just need to replace seals and boots and a little gun blue.
-
I was hoping there would need to be a paint marking on the tie rod sleeves. This is my RH sleeve after cleaning, and it’s the best of the bunch. :( any ideas how to improve this?
Looks like adding metal then reshaping might be the only way for those deep grooves. Lot of work for the piece