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I understand that the GM pump puts out more pressure than the M/2 rack and pinion needs therefore the flow has to be modified between the two...

From what I have gathered so far, there are two ways to make this happen (if in fact you own a M/2 R/P and a GM pump already)

What I'd like to see or hear is what others have done to correct this issue, and is either one a "better Solution"

I will paste the parts that I have found so far for review and comment..

Scenario 1

Power steering pump valve threaded into the back of the pump. This alters the flow rate from 3GPM to 2 GPM

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Mustang-II-Power-Steering-Flow-Valve-for-GM-Pump-2-GPM,5852.html

In your opinion does this solve the problem, and are you satisfied with the end results?

Scenario 2

requires the purchase of a separate flow valve, and the associated hosing and fittings....I would assume that the major payoff here for the added expense would be the ability to "dial in" the preferred steering for the truck

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Adjustable-Power-Steering-Valve,14895.html

Opine at will....

Looks like I found one more...

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/BRG-899001/?rtype=10

has anyone used this kit?

I used the Shim Kit ( not sure if it was Borgeson or another )
Simple to install / works great. I'd go with the largest shim first / still gives lots of power assist to the M2 rack. Another thing to consider is you need adapter hoses Ford rack to GM pump. You can also buy these premade with correct fittings.

thanks

I used the kit from Borgeson, works fine.

i used a shim kit i bought from mullins years ago...i have a pacer rack and a gm pump....both are supposed to be saginaw and in theory work but with the trouble webeold had blowing racks I didnt want to destroy a new power rack....figured better be safe than sorry....and yes the shims were simple to install.......dave

Ditto here....

placed my order yesterday for the shim kit and the appropriate hoses....really couldn't see going to all of the extra cost and trouble of hooking up the meter valve...

Just wanted to make sure I wasn't leaving something on the table...

thanks for the responses and the feedback....

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