Falcon Comet Steering Linkage

[@bigboyzguns8164]

Looking forward to the new digs. Glad they make that link for the 65 V8 now.

[@AutoRestoMod]

Us too.

[@TheRdub82]

If you like the content on my channel please like share and subscribe, this will help me produce more videos like this, thanks again!

[@grayg9838]

I've ran into linkage issues myself having had 20+ Falcons , I've got 66 Mustang parts to make 72 Maverick parts fit on my 61 Falcon Tudor wagon with a 68 Mustang steering column to do away with the 3 on the tree column. By the way 72 Maverick is almost a straight bolt in .... Well , with the right Mustang parts anyway !

[@AutoRestoMod]

Interesting

[@Paulie1232]

Great information as always....thanks for sharing

[@AutoRestoMod]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@rallycatgarageharvey1135]

Great to see another video . Hope Shop Cat likes the new estate !👍👍😎

[@AutoRestoMod]

Up until the $350 attack she was digging it.

[@l.munnier9658]

I have used opentracker, help with my wife's 63 Merc comet. The car D&H GREAT !!! FOR A 50+ YEAR OLD CAR.

[@AutoRestoMod]

They offer some awesome stuff.

[@MrSloika]

The Falcon was designed as an el-cheap-o economy car. Price wise it competed with cars like the VW Beetle. The Falcon chassis was the donor for the the Mustang, which was suppose to be a 'sporty' car. A lot of that spindly early Falcon stuff wasn't going to cut it in the Mustang, so starting in 63 the Falcon got all kinds of upgrades, that's why you see this 'stupid' stuff in the Falcon. I miss my 64, wish I still had it. Unfortunately if you find a Falcon these days that isn't half rotted away, the owner wants big money for it.

[@AutoRestoMod]

Sadly true.

[@Holledel]

Does bellhousing dictate what clutch for you need? I’ve got a 63 fairlane with a 5 bolt 289 that I’m putting a 3 speed in. (Wish I would have just rebuilt the 6 bolt my dad had when he was in high school)

[@Pm180568]

My upgrade 65 open track racing steering kit doesn't fit my 63 Falcon V8. Tie rod ends are to long. Drivers side screws up just but passenger side not even close with tie rods 50mm to long. I must be doing something wrong. Please help. Paul

[@boblamb8421]

Will the 65 steering stuff and spindles you mentioned fit a 61 Falcon wagon that had a six now a V-8. .

[@AutoRestoMod]

Yes, I believe so.

[@oldudesrule]

I have a '65 four door 6cyl Auto trans car. If I wanted to replace the 200 with a 302 I have, do I need to replace all of the front end pieces? spindles and all?

[@AutoRestoMod]

Yes. to make it really safe you do. We will be doing a video on the engine bay stuff that will be needed as well.

[@63falcon22]

can you list the difference between the 6 cylinder and v8 steering components for the '63 falcon? tie rod thread size, drag link diameter, etc.?

[@AutoRestoMod]

I have a video coming on that. As well as one explaining the difference between the V8 and 6 cylinder chassis.

[@denispalmer1937]

we had a 634 falcon, it did not have the decorations on the back fender, but the mercury comet did, oar those stock on that car,

[@AutoRestoMod]

Yes. they are.

[@AimlessMoto]

I have a 65' V8 Ranchero with that God-forsaken power valve system with the valve ON the drag-link... not like the Mustang you could unscrew. Really need to rip it out and go non-PS.

[@AutoRestoMod]

That can be made nice though.

[@williamreitman2109]

I just bought a 64 falcon and the steering goes crazy toe-in when the front end lifts or rises. Super sketchy. All the front end was new parts but I have no idea what it has on it. Any ideas?

[@AutoRestoMod]

If the inner tie rod is longer than the outer tie rod, you have the updated 1965 Falcon steering system. It sounds like the car has the less desireable 1964 steering. First, check the strut rods. These are often overlooked in a front end rebuild. Replace the bushings with good rubber, don't use urethane. If it has Granada Discs, those spindles can cause issues (bump-steer like you are experiencing), some folks can feel the problem some can't. If the Granada brakes are used in conjunction with the early steering it exacerbates the problem.

[@MrBigal123123]

what did u end up doing about the situation?

[@johnszymanski548]

If you're looking for a falcon front end that uses 94-04 mustang look at speed kinetics the make a k member that bolts in the car

[@AutoRestoMod]

We like the RRS system. No welding required, it is all bolt in, uses components that are readily available in the US. www.rrs-usa.com

[@tombob671]

Great info, thx

[@AutoRestoMod]

You are welcome

[@brucethoel3636]

Roller bearing idler arm does not center?

[@AutoRestoMod]

That has more to do with caster than the part. Three degrees of caster will get it to center.

[@daledassel5658]

Are 6 cylinder rocker shafts rebuildable? I cant get the pddestals to move on my 200…

[@AutoRestoMod]

Honestly I don't know.

[@brianwaskow5910]

You were driving that car with that rusted linkage????

[@AutoRestoMod]

Lord no.

[@rvbzero7]

What centerlink will work with granada spindles on a 65 Falcon that used to be a manual steering 6 cyl? I want to keep it manual steering on the v8 upgrade as well..

[@rvbzero7]

Has anyone put the 6 cyl manual steering box with the v8 pittman arm? splines match up??????????????