Dumb question: What's "steering ram"?

OK cool, I'll check that out.

Thanks guys.

Last edited by HAVEaSigAR (1/18/2017 4:47 PM)

Why don't you remove the PS RAM off the car first since you may need a new one or need to rebuild it. Then look and see if removing the RAM Fixes the problem. If it does then your problem is the RAM.

your ram is what steers the car, so what I think he is saying is if you disconnect the ram from your steering but leave the lines attached you will be able to turn your steering wheel & the ram should go from being all the way in to all the way out, if it does then it slid where it should be bolted in place. I hope this helps & explains things alittle easier.
 

Check to see if the steering box linkage centers the center link when in mid travel.

MS wrote:

Check to see if the steering box linkage centers the center link when in mid travel.

So this means when you go full left or right the box should re-center and go back to the middle. Youre center link is equal length from side to side so that you get the same amount of turning when turning left or right. If the center link doesn't center there could either be a problem in the ram or the box.

If I was you I would look up some steering 101 videos on the mustangs or similar cars. This would really help to explain parts.

As far a steering rebuild service you may want to call up Dan "Chockostang". He rebuild the old for steering parts. He also had new ones available for purchase.

HAS, you have a power steering car.  This is basically a manual steer car, with a pump and ram to assist with the effort.  If you disconnect the ram for the "center" or "drag" link, you will be temporarily putting your car in "manual steering" mode.  It will function as a manual steer car.  If the car steers normal, you know the ram is the problem.  If the car has the same steering problem, there is a different problem, other than the ram (you may still have a ram problem, though).

Here is a link to a past post relating to similar issues on 65/66 cars.  About halfway down the various posts, (reply #8) MS gives great, simple, detailed step by step instructions for initial steering components setup.  Read his instructions several times, and familiarize yourself with what the various parts are (inner & outer tie rods, adjusting sleeves, etc.), where they are located, and what their function is, and how they interact with each other.  You will eventually understand how the geometry works.  If you actually perform the steps that MS explains in his post in the link below you will have a good initial point for an alignment shop to dial it in.

I remember laying under my car years ago looking at all the parts, and how they worked together to move the wheels when the steering wheel was turned.  I'm a visual learner, and would never have figured it out by reading posts on the internet.  Hope this helps.

http://fyi.boardhost.com/viewtopic.php?pid=55330#p55330
 

Last edited by TimC (2/23/2017 4:24 PM)

Will do, give me an hour...

I think I see your problem. The cylinder drop bracket appears to be pulling out of the frame. This could account for more travel 1 way.

Nevermind, converting to manual steering.