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Posted by Inshan (IP: 63.209.125.188) on April 25, 2000 at 02:06:10:

In Reply to: Re: Power to manual steering? posted by Brian on April 24, 2000 at 09:47:35:

but what do you mean by the TAPPER?

: : I'm going to swap in a 5.0 for my 250. the car has power steering which i want to condemn because it leaks and i really prefer manual steering anyway. what do i need to do to remove the power components and make it manual?

: That's the best move you can make! The power steering sucks on these cars! You could replace everything & it might still leak. The major difference between the two is the PITMAN ARM. Its longer than the power steering one & the Tapper is also different. The best way to start is new with these cars. New drag-link, inner-outer tie rod ends & upper & lower ball joints & a idler arm for good messure. Believe me this is the best way to go here.

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