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- 1973 Convertible, 351, FMX, A/C (well, parts of it anyways!)
1971 Mach 1, 351, FMX
1965 Convertible, 289, 4-speed
Hello All and Happy New Year!
I'm working on my 71 Mach 1 with power steering and checking and replacing all the suspension and steering parts showing signs of wear. The existing idler has Ford paint markings on it so I believe it is the original idler.
I bought what I believed to be the correct Moog bushings for this K8103 and K8094 but now I'm having a heck of a time trying to get the original bushings out. So I'm faced with some questions.
*Can anyone verify that these are the correct bushings for a power steering idler arm? I've contacted Moog directly and am awaiting a response from them. They've already told me they don't carry a 71 power steering idler arm replacement.
*Any tips on how to get those bushings out? I've gone to two local machine shops (in my small town) and the guys seem to be at a loss on how to get them out because of the "flange" surrounding the bushings.
*If I can't get them out, what's the difference between a PS and Manual steering idler arm? Seems you can find a manual idler but a PS one seems to be more difficult. Are there PS idlers out there?
The picture below shows the original idler arm with the replacement bushings/boxes (I hope they are correct).
Thanks!
Scott
I'm working on my 71 Mach 1 with power steering and checking and replacing all the suspension and steering parts showing signs of wear. The existing idler has Ford paint markings on it so I believe it is the original idler.
I bought what I believed to be the correct Moog bushings for this K8103 and K8094 but now I'm having a heck of a time trying to get the original bushings out. So I'm faced with some questions.
*Can anyone verify that these are the correct bushings for a power steering idler arm? I've contacted Moog directly and am awaiting a response from them. They've already told me they don't carry a 71 power steering idler arm replacement.
*Any tips on how to get those bushings out? I've gone to two local machine shops (in my small town) and the guys seem to be at a loss on how to get them out because of the "flange" surrounding the bushings.
*If I can't get them out, what's the difference between a PS and Manual steering idler arm? Seems you can find a manual idler but a PS one seems to be more difficult. Are there PS idlers out there?
The picture below shows the original idler arm with the replacement bushings/boxes (I hope they are correct).
Thanks!
Scott
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