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  1. DonnyG123

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    i have a 1974 ford maverick without any power steering would i be able to take the power steering setup from a earlier model and attach it. any help would be great. thanks
     
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    yes, but a lot of work. I would suggest a parts car to get all the parts and pieces.
    myself and others removed the PS and went to manual...:yup:
     
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    And some of us are happy retaining the P/S...
     
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    he's not "retaining"
     
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    well im buying a parts car this weekend going to be using what i can then just sell the car
     
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    No kiddin'..

    As long as both cars have same engine you should have everything you'll need... If engines are different you will at least need mounting brackets, pulleys and pump, plus probably hoses... Steering linkage will transferable as unit, though vary somewhat by year... Basically breaks down to '70-72, '73-'74 & '75-'77... The later linkage is easier to find replacement parts as except for center link(longer), same parts were used on Granada...

    BTW the P/S steering box has a quicker ratio than does the manual...
     
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    Where do you live? I took off my pump, gearbox and centerlink off recently and will not be using them.
     
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    Okay thanks for the info much appreciated
     
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    I am in New York westchester county
     
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    my point was people are removing them so he may be able to get what he needs from a board member...
     
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    Well the thing is I'm buying a parts car for dirt cheap because I need the front bumper balances and bracket and a couple interior stuff and noticed this one had power steering so I asked the question if it would be hard to do just in case if I wanted to do it...
     
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    Valances
     
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    If you do it, get a rebuild kit for the ram and valve assembly. Cheap and easy to do yourself. Get new hoses too.

    Micah
     
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    Why is everyone against power steering ? Why do most people prefer manual
     

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