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Title: Change to Power steering
Post by: Pangra74 on October 16, 2008, 06:25:51 PM
Hey everyone,

I've been gathering parts to convert from manual to power steering on my 74 Runabout. I've ordered power racks 3 times and they all have different bolt holes than my manual. the manual is 16" on center (ignoring the 3rd hole) and the power racks come with holes 15 1/2" on center. have any of you just elongated the frame holes to make one fit? It looks like the rag joint mount is a larger diameter as well but I saw one on E-Bay.

Joe
Title: Re: Change to Power steering
Post by: Fred Morgan on October 16, 2008, 06:57:52 PM
Joe I have pwr. rack that is 16" from center of mount bolts for $75.00 + ship.  Fred   :)
Title: Re: Change to Power steering
Post by: Pangra74 on October 17, 2008, 12:21:06 AM
Fred,

What condition is it in, new, rebuilt? I can still send this one back.

707-337-3319

Joe
Title: Re: Change to Power steering
Post by: Fred Morgan on October 17, 2008, 04:05:37 PM
I might pull in AM.  Fred    :nocool: suns bright out here
Title: Re: Change to Power steering
Post by: Fred Morgan on October 19, 2008, 12:56:16 PM
I measured center hole to center hole with #1" lined up for acuracy to 17" = total 16". This unit is in ex shape, no loosnes on ball joints or rack tie rods. No tears in boots.  Fred   :)
Title: Re: Change to Power steering
Post by: Fred Morgan on October 21, 2008, 12:23:51 PM
Hi Joe part ship to 94585 is $26.00.  Fred   :)
Title: Re: Change to Power steering
Post by: Fred Morgan on October 22, 2008, 05:25:49 PM
Joe youre pwr. rack was shipped today to 94610 at 2:43 PM youre time. Thanks Fred   :)
Title: Re: Change to Power steering
Post by: pintoguy76 on January 20, 2009, 02:23:03 AM
There are 3 different rack and pinions used on the pintos. I believe one is for the 71-72 models, one is for the 73 models, and the other is for the 74-80 models. For some reason the parts stores list them all for all of the cars tho. It took me 2 or 3 tries to get the right one. The correct one they at first told me they couldnt even order. Eventually they found out they could order it and once i finally got it, it was right. You will likely only use two mounting holes tho.