power steering

Discussion in 'General Maverick/Comet' started by wolfheads, Jan 25, 2014.

  1. wolfheads

    wolfheads MadMav

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    My power steering stopped working on my 73 Mav. I had replaced the power control valve and the pump about a year ago, The power steering pump was still full and there was minimal whining. I replaced the pump today and still no power steering. The only thing I hadn't replaced was the power steering cylinder. I'm hoping the control valve didn't go bad again. They aren't cheap.
     
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  2. Craig Selvey

    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    Rode's Restorations in Gallion, OH is your friend when it comes to power steering.
     
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  3. 71gold

    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    so is a..manual drag link and pitman arm...:yup:
     
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    Not at my house...
     
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    mojo "Everett"- Senior Citizen Supporting Member

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    Mine either!
     
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    mavgrab302 MCCI Florida State Rep

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    I'm thinking unisteer is in my future... I'm getting to old to wrench this thing around with manual sterring...lol
     
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  7. mojo

    mojo "Everett"- Senior Citizen Supporting Member

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    I heard that! Me Too! My Comet has pwr steering and I don't plan on doing it any other way. I see the Unisteer also. Everything I've driven for the last 40+ yrs had PS and everything I drive frm now on will have it.
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    ...maybe it's just my...manual rack n pinion...that ain't bad...:huh:
     
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  9. Paul Masson

    Paul Masson MCCI Atlantic Canada Rep

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    The Uni-steer unit for Mavericks and Comets was highlighted in the last volume of Popular Hot Rodding magazine, in the list of stuff they liked from SEMA.
     
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    Been saving for a unisteer myself. Hope to order it next month.
     
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    I just looked at their (unisteer) website all I see is Power rack&pinion setups.....anybody using a manual rack with reasonable effort? something with less effort than our cars manual steering?
     
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    post #8...
     
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