PS control valve ball stud kit

Sep 02, 2008 4 Replies

Anyone know of an aftermaket ball stud "kit" for the power steering control valves? Studebaker George


Do you mean the ball itself is worn out? Old Fords use a bolt in ball stud. It's supposed to be possible to drill the old one out; and use it. Mike M.

I haven't seen the unit apart yet, owner seems to think it is too loose. I did see it still on the car and it does appear to be much sloppier than the normal amount. I recon I could drag one off a parts car if the unit is shot, just figured I would ask and see if anyone knew of some aftermarket stuff that would work. Years ago I went thru a lot of control valves on Corvettes but I don't think they are quite the same....can't rememember if I ever pirated parts from one of those. IIRC, the Ford units had a bushing inside them along with the ball stud and it's "cups" I will drag out my OLD books tomorrow.. Studebaker George

Bob Johnstone's site,

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, has pictures of the Ford control valve, with the removable ball stud. I'm not sure if the hole in the pitman arm is tapered or not. Mike M. .

Total brain fade...too many things going on.. Now I remember what I was trying to do... I confoosed the two units (Stude and Corvette) Studebaker George

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