[oneold73vert]

Hi,

I am performing a major conversion to a 68 coupe. The old "T" code has a rear end out of a 67 cougar, front disc out of a 78 Granada, power steering out of a 70 cougar and a 5.0/AOD out of a 89 LX. I am still in the integration phase since I have rebuilt most of these items.

The steering: I put a rebuild kit into the valve body and purchased a new power piston (the shock absorber looking part??). The power steering pump is the one from the 89LX. When I start the engine and then touch the steering wheel the steering begins to turn left automatically. I have adjusted the one nut to the specified torque rate as to not sheer the retainer pin within the valve body. Can anyone help me understand what I may have done incorrectly?

Thanks,

[5.0 in a 66]

You could have the pressure and return hoses switched?

[jholliday]

Another common mistake is the adjust the nut at the end of the control valve (under the cap) using foot/pounds of torque instead of inch/pounds. Huge difference. Usually, if you have the hoses reversed, when you start the car, it will violently jerk the steering wheel out of your hand. It sounds like yours is a more moderate steer and I would play with the adjustment nut on a trial and error basis until it centers properly. BTW, if I remember correctly, you torque the nut to 100 inch/pounds which is equal to 10 foot/foot pounds. Very lightly.
Jeff