Topic: Correct 1966 SJ 6 cylinder PS control valve finish.

[dsielke]

I am in the process of restoring the PS linkage and control valve on my Dec. 1, 1965 San Jose convertible. I was under the assumption the mounting / stud housing was originally natural steel but after disassembly it appears to be originally painted black. Is this correct?

[J_Speegle]

Originally and in add on kits provided to the dealerships these parts were not paint but like V8 units bare steel finish matching their making. Cast steel, formed steel, aluminum and so on

Think someone painted your assembly

[dsielke]

Interesting. They must have gone through a lot of trouble a long time ago. It was painted against clean metal under the clamp and boot that appeared to be original.

[Bossbill]

Show us the clamp, if you could.

[J_Speegle]

Interesting. They must have gone through a lot of trouble a long time ago. It was painted against clean metal under the clamp and boot that appeared to be original.

It might have been rebuilt at some point or a service piece from later that 66

Think I have pictures of three kits all early ones with the blue and white labels and the finishes are the same. Could look for unrestored car examples but believe I will find the same

[Bossbill]

I asked about the clamp because a lot of later rebuilds sport a much different clamp than assy line.

[dsielke]

Show us the clamp, if you could.

This is a picture I took this afternoon after cleaning, blueing and replacing marks. I will take a better pic of the clamp as soon as I can. It has a tab that keeps it aligned with the stud housing. I don?t think it is a replacement. The housing is still soaking in the evaporust tonight.

[dsielke]

Round tab on top fits perfectly into slot. Pretty sure it was made for it.

[dsielke]

Another question, did the 200 PS have a strap / pinch clamp to hold the hoses against the center link like V8s?

[Bossbill]

Sorry, I wasn't clear. During rebuilds the boot clamp often gets replaced. The two screws also get replaced with sharp tipped replacements, rather than the blunt nose originals.
Also, the large, yellow, plastic gasket on the valve gets replaced with another color.

[dsielke]

Sorry, I wasn't clear. During rebuilds the boot clamp often gets replaced. The two screws also get replaced with sharp tipped replacements, rather than the blunt nose originals.
Also, the large, yellow, plastic gasket on the valve gets replaced with another color.

Ah, this was the clamp and screws.

[Bossbill]

I can't see the side I need.
Although a different year and application, the boot clamp detail applies.

https://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=26983.msg165810#msg165810

Your screws are correct and difficult to find.

[dsielke]

I can't see the side I need.
Although a different year and application, the boot clamp detail applies.

https://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=26983.msg165810#msg165810

Your screws are correct and difficult to find.

Thanks, good to know. I will be sure to clean and reuse them. If you are talking about the round cutout on only one side it does have it

[dsielke]

Wow! I just compared the clamp to the one that came with the new stud rubber boot. Not even close to the same.

[dsielke]

I was asked about the markings on the center link. It may be hard to see in this image but the yellow and white stripes were found during cleaning. The linkages were painted black at some point which protected them a bit I think.