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2010/04/17 22:06:21 (permalink)
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Steel steering couplings

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?

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Craig.
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    KIZZA
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    RE: Steel steering couplings 2010/04/17 23:13:25 (permalink)
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    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
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    escortinadriver
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    RE: Steel steering couplings 2010/04/18 12:56:17 (permalink)
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    Here are the differences,

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

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    martymexico
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    RE: Steel steering couplings 2010/04/18 15:17:09 (permalink)
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    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!
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    RE: Steel steering couplings 2010/04/18 17:02:48 (permalink)
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    fordsy bought both i think?
    which ones right steve? i think you told me, but cant remember.. haha
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    RE: Steel steering couplings 2010/04/18 20:00:06 (permalink)
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    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.
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    RE: Steel steering couplings 2010/04/23 20:47:19 (permalink)
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    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.
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