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Mail From: Jeffry A. Watson (email redacted)

late 65 convertible 289 Automatic Power Steering

My steering feels loose and real floaty on the road. I have had it
looked at and been told the components are OK. I have seen several
notes on adjusting the steering for wear. Is this done on the early
cars? I have the control valve and piston type with the Eaton Pump.
It may just be me, I am used to small cars and Rack and Pinion
steering.
Thanks Jeff

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Early Mustangs with PS are prone to feel "floaty".

If you're sure the front end is in good shape, you might try different
alignment setting.

Set your caster to +2 degrees, Camber to 0 degrees, and toe in to 1/8".

If you live in an are where the roads have a lot of "crown" in the center,
reduce the caster on the left by 1/4 degree and add 1/8 degree positive
camber to the left wheel.

I also lowered the upper control arms. instructions on how are in the Tony
Branda catalog.

This tightened up my car considerably.