83_4eyes_Convertible
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I'm trying to figure out if there is a problem with the power steering on my 83 Fox Body being so quick and sensitive at Highway speeds or if this sensitivity is normal.
I must admit the Mustang is the first RWD drive car I've driven in over 35 years and I am more familiar with the feeling of the steering in FWD and AWD vehicles and those fitted with speed sensitive steering.
I also know the front and rear shocks and probably some of the suspension bushings should probably be replaced. Despite being sensitive the car doesn't drift one way or the other and will run straight if you release the wheel, telling me that the alignment must pretty good. I've also read that this is a common problem on the earlier Mustangs designed to run on Bias Ply and the early radials. The solution was to increase the Caster up to +2 and or put a larger pulley on the power steering pump to slow the pump down
At present I'm currently running 4 brand new P205-70 R14 tires mounted on steel factory rims, which are the factory standard tire for the vehicle.
Any suggestions anyone may have would be appreciated
I must admit the Mustang is the first RWD drive car I've driven in over 35 years and I am more familiar with the feeling of the steering in FWD and AWD vehicles and those fitted with speed sensitive steering.
I also know the front and rear shocks and probably some of the suspension bushings should probably be replaced. Despite being sensitive the car doesn't drift one way or the other and will run straight if you release the wheel, telling me that the alignment must pretty good. I've also read that this is a common problem on the earlier Mustangs designed to run on Bias Ply and the early radials. The solution was to increase the Caster up to +2 and or put a larger pulley on the power steering pump to slow the pump down
At present I'm currently running 4 brand new P205-70 R14 tires mounted on steel factory rims, which are the factory standard tire for the vehicle.
Any suggestions anyone may have would be appreciated