Making progress on that 351W into a 280C but would like to have some input on making the rack and pinion from a mid eighties mustang fit.

If anyone has make this change I would like to know what your experiences were.

I understand the original sterring column may have to be cut. Before I start cutting I want to get as much information as possible. Don't want to cut but once.

Any input would be helpful.

Geo

To put in a rack, support is needed at the end of the column because the OE strg box aligned the shaft. I removed my shaft and made a steel insert that fits tightly inside the OE shaft, with the lower section turned down to .750". All this was machined on a lathe. I then made a steel plate to bolt to the bulkhead/firewall with a go-kart axle bearing to support the shaft
bolted to the plate. This is a self aligning bearing so easy to mount. At the .750" end of the shaft I milled a flat to use a universal joint on and then continued with more 3/4" bar stock
to the rack. Hope this helps...also see other site for 280C/383" stroker motor where I also put some help on.
Tobias MB
4 MBs

Many thanks,

If you have any pictures, would you either post them or send them? If not would you take a picture of the finished product and post, showing the machined insert, steel plate position. flat and universal joint?

If I can get this installed using a similar technique than it will most likely be a guide for others who are interested in doing this.

I too will make pictures available.

Geo.