Recent content by Montclaire

Let it go. The guy seems thrilled to have been the high bidder, looks to have his SO and child with him, too - let them enjoy it.

I had a Level 2 box years ago, and it didn’t feel any different than my original 50k box. The only real advantage was that the stops were set up for FR steering. A Lares rebuild will get you there for $150 instead of whatever FF or SNG is charging now. Or go Stage III. I’ve heard both good...

Application for the Ford piece?

See here: http://www.moparts.org/Tech/MoparAction/PumpItDown.pdf You can buy a shim kit like this one (GM Power Steering Pump Pressure Shim Kit), or just harvest a few shims from a spare pump. The valves can be a little tough to get apart (note the kit has a clamping tool). I just used a...

You can shim the valve in the steering pump. I just did mine and wish I went a little further as it’s still on the light side.

From what I remember, the Ford units do not have a provision on the case for a pinion snubber. So you’ll have to mount a snubber to the underside of the car. It won’t look stock because it isn’t. But it will work 100% fine.

No mallet! I use a fine tip red paint marker so I can see the master splines off the bench. Use some anti seize when you put the can back on and the nut will draw it down.

The nut holding the can is supposed to be torqued to 60 foot lbs. It can move a bit until you torque it, which is easiest to do once it’s in the car.

Here you go, part 1000098. Not sure if you can buy the studs if your originals are gone. R/T Specialties - Mopar Fasteners, Clips & Hardware

If I remember correctly, there are studs that are welded to the sheetmetal, and a plastic clip locates the trim on the stud.

Loctite 660 is what the factory used.

Core charges on new boxes are around $250. It should have been worth at least a 50 spot to someone.

Direct replacement is, I believe, 67-72. I just got a Lares rebuild from Rock Auto for $150 (core charge was $250). They were the only remanufacturer that got good reviews on the boards. I sprung for a "stage 2" box years ago but wasn't that impressed - it felt the same as my 50,000 mile...

On my 73, I just used 72 bumpers and brackets front and rear. From what I remember, they bolted on with no issues. You can use 70-72 bumpers and brackets, but there are differences. Just make sure the bumpers you are using are the same years as the brackets.

The valance insert has screws on the ends but takes bolts on the back side to secure the tabs. I am trying to find the insert bolts myself. Anyone have an original they can measure?