Looking to replace the old rubber steering coupling in my Mk2 Escort. Have heard that there are two different lengths available. My question is....how do I know which one I need?

Does it depend on steering shaft length or pinion length and does anyone know the measurements?

Regards,
Craig.

Hi Craig, From memory mk2's have the longer one? I'm sure someone will confirm but im fairly sure you will want the longer one. Cheers Kieran

Here are the differences,

http://classic-ford.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=17053

Shaun

I own a '76 2dr and it has a long coupling/& or short column, later mk2s +77 used longer column...maybe this is due to Ford milling up way too many mk1 lengths and just used them all up but with mk2 steering wheel spline, just a thort!
The steering shaft teeth going into the coupling are both the same for mk1 & mk2 as is the rack spline. tie rod ends are different of course!

fordsy bought both i think?
which ones right steve? i think you told me, but cant remember.. haha

Thanks Steve. Nothing worse than uncertainty.... or is that insanity. [:x)]

Thanks to all for your input as well. I will post the results of my findings here.

Regards,
Craig.

Well, I went out to the garage tonight to measure the steering coupling in my Mk2 and it is the larger of the two. 120mm long.


Regards,
Craig.