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steering shaft knuckle weld and k-member to rack bolt sleeve adjustment

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There was some slack between the oe pin that inserts to the steering column and the D end of the aftermarket steering knuckle. I welded the pin to the knuckle and ground it back. I ordered a set of solid steering rack bushings from maximum motor sports as well because it's not a pricey item and should help take up some of the slop. The instructions were to score the sleeves and cut them flush with the stock K member.  The issue I was having is the slop in the inside of the sleeve. I measured it to be a 1.5 mm difference between the bolt and the sleeve. The solution was to get 2 lock washers. Using a punch and hammer open them up until they are a tight fit around the bolt and weld them to the end of the sleeve. Then some flap disc action to clean the extra weld on the outside and a rat tail file to clean the inner diameter and problem solved. Paint and some grease and back together we go.

sn95 V6 mustang brake line repair

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SN95 V6 mustang rear brake line blew out as soon as I finished the reassembly after doing the head gaskets. After removing the oe driver's side line you can see the hole just behind the fitting. I made a fairly close clone out of nickle copper line and reused the line spring guard. I replaced the fittings with new and I also replaced the soft lines to each caliper. I bought a pump brake bleeder because I am doing stuff with brakes yearly these days.