Author Topic: 68 Steering Box Identification  (Read 1661 times)

Offline RoyceP

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Re: 68 Steering Box Identification
« Reply #15 on: November 22, 2018, 10:17:58 AM »
The correct distributor for your car would be a C8OF 12127-D since the car is a 4 speed. It also would use a dual advance unit. If you get the factory shop manual it will help a lot with this process. Kevin Marti's tag book will also help.


Great thanks Bob. Which parts rom the list below should I consider replacing and which ones are worth restoring

Control Valve (Could be original)
Ram (No part number or dates found)
Rag Joint (Could be original)
Pitman Arm (Could be original)
Idler Arm (Not original)
All steering Linkage, tie rods etc (Replacement with grease fittings)
Steering Box (Could be original)
8 Track/Radio (Could be original, but has been converted to AM/FM)
Exhaust Tips (Not original)
Bell Housing C6OA 6884D (Wrong Date Code) 8K15
Transmission RUG AD 013588 (Wrong Date Code) C8AR 7008 D
Engine Block C7ME-A (No Vin dated 4 months before my build) 8 A 17
Heads (Not original)
Alternator (Unknown)
Starter (American Motors)
Distributor 12127 (Wrong Date) C7AF/9HT2
Carb (Not original)
Diff  C5AW 4668 C (Wrong Date) 9 inch 0 K 21
Water Pump C6AE 8505 B (wrong date)
Radiator (No Markings)
1968 W code 427 Cougar XR-7 GTE Feb 23 Dearborn C6 / 3.50 open
1968 R code 428CJ Cougar XR-7 May 13 Dearborn C6 / 3.91 T - Lock

Offline bullitt68

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Re: 68 Steering Box Identification
« Reply #16 on: November 22, 2018, 02:44:34 PM »
The correct distributor for your car would be a C8OF 12127-D since the car is a 4 speed. It also would use a dual advance unit. If you get the factory shop manual it will help a lot with this process. Kevin Marti's tag book will also help.

Thanks Royce I will get those 2 books
Mike
1968 Mustang Fastback GT 390 Raven Black, 4 speed
8R02S162374, San Jose, June 5, 1968