So after 30 plus years of ownership and just plain tired of muscling this muscle car, I made the decision to convert my manual steering Mach 1 to power steering. The car is a base Mach with a 351, manual brakes and a 4 speed, no AC
I looked at several options, from converting to electric (discarded this idea as I would have had to cut the steering column and the cost would have been over $1,500), using a Borgeson unit (discounted this due to some feedback on possible fitment issues) - which in the end, left me with sourcing an OE set up.
After a month or so of research, I was able to source all of the parts needed. While not a cheap conversion and hours of preparation, sandblasting and painting, I am glad I made the change. For those that may be interested in making such a change, I’ve listed the parts needed and my sources. One suggestion - when sourcing crank and water pump pulleys, be sure to get them from the same car, or ensure that you get the correct cast date numbers.
Part Part # Source
PS box (var) 16153 West Coast Classic Cougar
Index Brkt 23392 West Coast Classic Cougar
Cap and stick 42040 West Coast Classic Cougar
Attachments 23370 West Coast Classic Cougar
Front Brkt 25284 West Coast Classic Cougar
PS Brkt 25013 West Coast Classic Cougar
PS Bolts 41010 West Coast Classic Cougar
Pivot Bolt 41012 West Coast Classic Cougar
ID Tag 25662 West Coast Classic Cougar
Spacer 23391 West Coast Classic Cougar
Pressure hose 14077 West Coast Classic Cougar
Ret Hose 14076 West Coast Classic Cougar
PS Pulley 18589 West Coast Classic Cougar
Pitman Arm 30128 West Coast Classic Cougar
PS Outlet tube 27300 Mustang Masters
Hose Retainer 10940 West Coast Classic Cougar
Crank Pulley Ebay
Water Pump Pulley Ebay
PS Pump Rock Auto
PS Pump Res 25427 West Coast Classic Cougar
PS Pump Belt Rock Auto
Alt Belt Rock Auto
PS Coupler 3A525-2 West Coast Classic Cougar
Pump Paint OE Blue Met Missouri Mustang
Bracket Paint 14147Z Eastwood Under Hood Black 2K
PS Fluid ATF NAPA
