Uh oh... the '69 Mustang Mach 1 power steering system needs replacing

[@SILVERHORSE347]

Highly underrated color for these cars.

[@auletjohnast03638]

SILVERHORSE347, Most underrated color for the 69 mach1 is the avocado green. Only two made in the U.S. I had one of them.

[@marcryvon]

I disagree. At least itt looks different from all the black ones on the road or shows ! And no stupid blacked out wheels ! I hate black wheels.

[@SILVERHORSE347]

@@auletjohnast03638 I didn't say rarest, but Avacodo green is not very appealing in my opinion, but beauty is in the eye of the beholder, some folks hates Silver!

[@auletjohnast03638]

@@SILVERHORSE347, Avocado green with the black hood, black tailight panel and black spoiler and black rear window louvers, and the gold racing stripes on the bottom sides of the car that glows in the dark it was the best looking Mach1 around. You had to see it to appreciate it.The hood and the taillight panel wasn't just paint, when you rub your hand over it felt like a furry material. It was a unique car.

[@TheRussellmoody]

Agreed!

[@michaelmaas5544]

As a close family friend I can’t tell you how much this means to them, especially Sue! Warren is watching her from above with a big smile, and probably telling her to slow down!

[@chuck_machine]

"It's new, it's shiny, It's not going to leak" - I love this mans optimism!

[@irritablearchitect]

The Bendix system wasn't known for keeping the fluid where it should, and was WAY overboosted too.

[@coloradoklutch8005]

@@irritablearchitect I have a rebuilt factory power steering system on my 1970 Mach 1. No leaks. None. I put the larger pulley on the pump and it's not over-boosted at all.

[@polaxis842]

It is so sweet to see how genuinely happy Davin is working on this car. Like a kid in a candy store =)

[@daveditcher4059]

I know the Mustang isn’t your car Davin, and I realize some folks like to keep all that OEM stuff. But the aftermarket can give you an new subframe in front that includes rack and pinion steering, coil overs, and disc brakes. All things that improve drivability without changing the classic looks of the car. On the other hand, if it is just a weekend summertime cruiser, new old parts work just fine. Love your stuff, so keep it coming.

[@laszlodemeny4485]

Mr. Davin Reckow , this car is a beauty! : ) please continue to do more videos on this mustang and more of will it run videos!

[@stevelavender1421]

Davin, in your other video on this car you stopped and gave a tip about battery cables. At the time, I thought I would likely not need that tip any time soon. Less than a week later I needed to change the battery on my Acura. To do so, I took the month old Optima battery out of my 77 280Z and installed it in the Acura. Yes. They take the same one. Then I got a new one for the Z and put it in. Thanks to your tip, I didn't have any doubt or questions about the safe way to do it. Thanks!

[@ronlynch7744]

The Stang will steer & ride smooth with these replacements.Undercoated two cars today, got my work done. 😎👍🇨🇦

[@PRRGG1]

I love watching Davin, the production quality his team does is wonderful.

[@N-Scale]

All that you do is cool and fun to watch so please do not stress over content. We are all doing what we are able. Thanks , Mike Fifer

[@dwoaks1]

They probably did over $2000-$3000 dollars worth of repairs to make the Mustang right and reliable again and it was well worth it to see the look on Sue's face and the tears of happiness.

[@daviswall3319]

Really enjoy seeing that Mach I come together

[@waynesmith7487]

Replacing the shocks as well really helps the driveability of the car

[@vettekid3326]

Those Ford PS setups were always a nightmare to work on but they worked well. My first car was a 1963 Galaxie XL with the same setup. My Dad wouldn't let me park it in the driveway unless I put down cardboard to catch the drips from it. That was back in 1971 I had got it to use as my auto shop class project to rebuild the engine in it.

[@sadlerbw9]

It's really nice to see the team went back and fixed up this issue. That sort of willingness to see things through is one of the things that really creates respect for a business, automotive or otherwise.

[@DustinSeiger]

Have fun and stay safe!

[@benbentley26]

Such a beautiful machine.

[@MrSloika]

Most of the 65-70 Mustangs were beautiful cars. 71-73? Not so much. Mustang II? It's better not to speak of the Mustang II.

[@jamesdiehl8690]

He has a smile on his face! He likes to work too much!

[@jamesdiehl8690]

My Dad left his 99 S10 to Mr in 2012! In 2015 I had to do about $800 in maintenance to it because it sat for two years before he passed. You're getting off easy!

[@kodak_jack]

Edd China did this exact same job just a few days ago, on a 66 Mustang in England!!

[@timothydunn8981]

It is a beautiful day out there. If I had only remembered to order those two seals from Rock Auto when I ordered the other parts. Rats. Now I wait again. And no, they are not available locally.

[@jamesdiehl8690]

Been there, done that in 67 Mustang fastback!

[@robertlambert5299]

Nice, glad to see the car getting more love! Grandma Sue is gonna love this.

[@johnhuber7188]

Enis you dipstick, that’s a tasty jam you were rocking out to😂😂😂👍👍👍

[@MarkMeadows90]

I was wondering when y'all were going to start back up on the '37 Ford race car. Glad we got a little glimpse of what's to come. Those headers look pretty cool, and those shiny pistons... yeah boy, those look amazing too. Have fun at SEMA you guys!

[@mkshffr4936]

One of my top 2 Stang's.

[@bigalalbig]

Great Job. Edd China just rebuilt the same power steering system on his channel, for those that want to see more details.

[@joevergnetti767]

Everyone should now appreciate the improvements in technology with rack-and-pinion after seeing this!

[@billbeyer657]

Interesting, Edd China just did a reseal of the ram and is doing a rebuild of the control valve on a 60s Mustang while Davin decided wholesale replacement is the way to go. I guess he was in a hurry to get to the airport.

[@creepingjesus5106]

Or Edd couldn't be bothered waiting for the parts to come across the pond! The extra time it takes to recon stuff with readily available seals etc., it probably evens out.

[@paulsilva3346]

I agree wholeheartedly with you. I feel disappointment on this episode.

[@pinsandscrews6459]

Huge cost difference. Edd mentioned it costing $500 for the control valve by itself in the UK

[@billbeyer657]

@@creepingjesus5106 I highly doubt that reseal kits for 60s Mustang power steering components are thick on the ground in the UK

[@creepingjesus5106]

@@billbeyer657 Completely agree. There are very few suppliers of US car parts here, but a big dose of patience, a pot of tea and a selection of component catalogues would suffice as a substitute. Stuff like seals and bearings can be found just about anywhere with enough diligence!

[@tedpitts3201]

It will be totally awesome if you can rebuilding that old classic ford car on your KZbin channel someday just asking my friend

[@gplipp6489]

Fun to watch the resurrection. The mustang is a great candidate for dry ice detailing. Just saying!!

[@arthurcunningham530]

Grandma needs a set of disc brakes.

[@MartinRunesson]

Yes I agree! I thought that was his "4 small issues" (4.15) but I was wrong ;)

[@johnziegelbauer4999]

Can't believe that they weren't standard .... My 69 Grande has them and my power steering still doesn't leak ...

[@billfioretti3013]

Borgenson Conversion would simplify and improve the Power Steering System. Not affiliated, just stating a fact.

[@edvardsz3539]

Anyone else instantly recalling David and Steve working on their "Disgustang" (Roadkill Garage)?

[@jasondk5127]

Rock Auto! Great company! I use them all the time!

[@Jesse-B]

I've gotta be honest Davin, yours are the only segments I watch... sorry Hagerty ☺

[@Hagerty]

It's all good! We've got something for everyone. Thanks for sticking with us!

[@hardlyworgen71]

I'll probably be needing every one of those PS parts for my first generation Maverick.

[@monkeybarmonkeyman]

Lord how I hated my first gen Maverick Grabber with 302 3 speed. Subframe metal for rear shocks was thinner than a friggin' matchbook cover, no kidding. Girlfriend at that time had her friends pile into the car, ran it hard over rr tracks, shock punched right into the trunk/rear seat area.

[@apell5587]

You are very good man. I love your shop and tools 👊

[@jamesdiehl8690]

You're not a dip stick! There are times when you seem to be a quart low, but you're not a dip stick! 😀😃🙂🙃

[@sonyhk3824]

Hi Davin 👍

[@talfacprez]

Hey it's a Ford. I hear a power steering failure sound under the hood of an old Ford at least once a week. Glad you got it fixed before it caught on fire. Yes there was someone who waited too long to get their power steering pump replaced and are now walking.

[@txnetcop]

David, working on a rusty, dusty 2006 Ford Escape with 365,000 miles on it. Same engine, teans, and rear end. Engine and Trans work fine, everything else is falling apart.

[@kaisantiqueengines569]

It would be a cool video to dry-ice blast the underside of the car

[@fixedguitar47]

I don’t understand kids that think muscle cars are bad for the environment. They don’t see the car shredder. A Prius goes into the shredder! The best car for the environment is the one you don’t throw away! The most environmental friendly cars are Aston Martins! They do NOT get thrown away! A Toyota is the equivalent to a paper towel!

[@davidthompson245]

Davin,you don't look silly..

[@graham6824]

Great informative video

[@finalmage6]

Long time fan of this channel and series, but I have a quick question. Pennzoil has been a longtime sponsor of the rebuilds, but I can't find any Pennzoil product that has the level of ZDDP to keep flat tappet cams happy. Question is, are you running an add in with the oil to get the proper level of ZDDP?

[@paulsilva3346]

Awww hell, 10X TIME LAPSE.?.? 2:45 Less then 7 minutes, c'mon, I feel CHEATED here. Sad... I am happy for the family you did this, but 4:00 for this project.??? HAVE fun at FEMA.

[@Arnerse]

This guys the best

[@victorjoseferreira9293]

I love mustang

[@OldSoulShoebox]

I'm as guilty as the rest of us for ordering parts online, but I'd love to see you support local mom and pop operations as well.

[@Hagerty]

We support our local shops a ton! Sometimes we don't have time to wait for shipped parts and the local places have it in stock. And sometimes the local place doesn't have what we need and our only option is online. We are in a pretty small town about 3 hours from the nearest "big city." So it's a balance... like most things! Trust us, our local shop has bailed us out SOOO many times when we need parts ASAP.

[@hitnorcal]

I love new parts. Me too.

[@digitalrailroader]

This is the exact same system that Edd China is working on in the UK!

[@imanutnur7]

You need to get the black louvers for the back glass.

[@Hagerty]

Oooooo... that would look pretty awesome!

[@descouch1984]

@@Hagerty dont forget the spoiler to go with the louvres

[@imanutnur7]

I owned a Red 1969 MachI, ordered it with louvers.

[@descouch1984]

@@imanutnur7 boss 302 yellow black with spoiler and louvres tom scary car back then !!

[@imanutnur7]

Spoiler also.

[@WestBerlinCustoms]

I'd love to say hello at SEMA - unfortunately US gov decided to open the borders a little to late for the european crowd(s). 😉 So have a great show! C ya next year (hopefully). 👋

[@exoticbubblegum3118]

What engine is “snowball” gonna be powered by? I really hope it’s that 289 you rebuilt a couple years ago!

[@malthesvendsen8722]

Sorry to disappoint, but its going to be Mopar 440 powered. He said that in an old video😜

[@sporty196071]

You could take a nap while you are in the back seat if it was a little more comfortable.

[@grumpymike6203]

Wasn't there a strap or clamp that secured those ps hoses to the control valve body and that prevented them from working "loose" and leaking over time? I recall there being a single use crush fitting between the hard tube and the valve body. Something in that joint would get messed up if allowed to flex at all. Could be wrong. I often am.

[@reckowracing3342]

Maybe there was nothing on the old setup not that it didn’t fall off.

[@oscarbedford9153]

Forgot to show the rock auto magnet

[@Hagerty]

Next time! 😂

[@TheBullDurham]

I guess you're stuck with it on the lift till he comes back with the wheels?

[@Hagerty]

Sure are! 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@matthewhelton1725]

What about the old dipstick standing behind the new power steering pump? :)

[@juanjimenez4132]

Is there a link to all the parts that were used here. I am trying to change all power steering g system in the same manner but don't know which parts to order

[@ditzydoo4378]

Jump-A-Plane???? 0~o Weeeell I usually just board through the provided hatch/door... but to each his own... ^~^

[@dmrmay84]

This car should be "washed" in detail by AMMO NYC....

[@francboss6912]

Next job will be put disc up front

[@budwiser2323]

"Relative" = 3

[@auletjohnast03638]

THOSE TIME LAPSE WERE TOO FAST, SLOW THEM DOWN.

[@bullast2046]

Why did you get 7 pistons then a single? Production?

[@Hagerty]

Yes. Production issues. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@curtisvonepp4335]

That scramble egg music needs lmprovement how about mellowing it out 🏗. 🎼🎵🎶🎶

[@arride4590]

Cammisa!!!

[@rexruggless9671]

work on the old ford race car

[@ekscalybur]

I've never owned, or even driven, anything with drums up front. They aren't as bad as everybody makes them out to be, right? I mean if a brake is capable of locking the tires up, there is no making them better?

[@spewgilist]

I loved my ‘68 Riviera with the big front drums. Always super smooth and straight, plus they last a long time. Discs are probably a little better, and safer in the rain, but they just don’t last, you’re replacing or turning rotors every year or two.

[@auletjohnast03638]

IF ALL YOU NEEDED WAS THE POWERSTEERING HOSE WHY DID YOU HAVE TO BUY ALL THE OTHER STUFF?

[@nzuncovered1845]

Sometimes it's better just to eliminate the unknowns to prevent future failures. Thats if you have the money to do so, and I assume the owner does. The car is probably worth well over 50k so I would say $ is no issue. They also may rebuild the original p/s pump to reinstall in the future.

[@rogerevans3112]

in desperate need of a disk brake upgrade

[@williamwinsor7376]

Really everything needs replaced that wears and gets old but the new parts can be just as bad.

[@vernonslone8627]

They used this same type of power steering system on old Dodge trucks and some GM products....It sucked....

[@flypawels]

👍

[@nilla003]

Take it OFF! Early Mustangs don't need p/s.

[@ShainAndrews]

Yup a leak means replace the entire system. To each their own. No way I could discard that pump when they are dead simple to reseal. Loose all the factory looking stuff for questionable rebuilt components.

[@reckowracing3342]

Not just a single leak. I was looking at chasing one piece at a time but given the overall age and condition everything made most sense. On the pump you are right easy to resale however it was the return tube that was cracked and leaking.

[@ianatkinson8464]

😎👍

[@sergioghostly9590]

Цікаво, коли вже поставите дискові гальма.

[@descouch1984]

what about the 52 year old brakes servo master cylinder seals and fluid davin they shurely need looking at.............and while your @ it look up chassis # ofo2g140406..........

[@davidrfowler6432]

it is time to swap those GOD AWFUL front drum brakes over to the disc brake setup , for far better braking power , but that also means swapping out the master cylinder as well

[@TheSofaKing20]

Those Ford power steering setups started leaking the day they were new. Junk. Rear shocks suck also. My first car was a 1 owner 1972 Mach One, had the Saginaw power steering much better. Rear shocks were accessed through the trunk way in the back, good times.

[@Cartier_specialist]

No SEMA for me but hey anyway.

[@PKhanz]

😍

[@Musclecarera69]

It’s power assisted steering, not power steering 😂. And that mustang would be better off if you just deleted it. That popet valve in the end there frequently gets stuck and you end up fighting it the whole time.

[@nzuncovered1845]

Power steering is just the shortened term for power assisted steering. They are the same thing. I would say they would prefer to keep it as the elderly woman that owns it would probably not be able to turn the steering wheel if it was deleted.

[@sohistoriatriste9428]

👀

[@Popsaircraftdetail]

😂

[@randyp6370]

The worst power steering system ever, I replaced mine with a manual box on my 69 Mach 1.

[@bryanmarsh9886]

This shouldn't be a surprise. Ford power steering systems suck, and have always sucked.