FTE 61-79 - Just bought a 66 F-100

61-79-list-digest Tuesday, May 12 1998 Volume 02 : Number 264

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Date: Mon, 11 May 1998 14:57:47 -0500
From: Jim Pointer
Subject: RE: Subject: FTE 61-79 - Just bought a 66 F-100 - need some answe rs

>Date: Mon, 11 May 1998 11:11:42 -0500
>From: Mike Warren
>Subject: FTE 61-79 - Just bought a 66 F-100 - need some answers
>1st - The Steering is a little loose, but it appears to be a connecting
>plate between the steering colomn and the steering box - that is round,
>and has 2 or 3 pegs that are worn. The plate that holds the pegs is
>really worn as well. thus causing the loose steering - It this plate
>replaceable or is it going to need a whole new steering column. -

Before you buy a new plate, you could try tightening the steering
box. There's a screw with a nut around it on top of the box--loosen
the nut, tighten the screw, then tighten the nut back to lock it. I
did this on mine right after I bought it, and it steers great. It may
take a couple of tries to get it to feel just right.

>2nd -The Selector on the steering colomn is also broken (the part you
>grab to change the gear - automatic transmission) so I currently just
> grip the column and change the gear - can this be replaced or do I need
>a whole new steering colomn.

No experience with autos, but if it's set up like the manuals I've seen,
you should be able to replace just the lever if the collar isn't broken.

>3rd - The complete emergency brake is missing along with cables and so
>forth. Does anybody know where I can get this part? I need it to get
the
>truck inspected. - any idea on cost?

Junk yard, maybe? Sounds like a dirty job, crawling around
underneath at least one old truck, but it shouldn't be too hard to
hook up.

Jim Pointer

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Date: Mon, 11 May 1998 13:07:59 -0700
From: "Deacon"
Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - Susie's Saga

From: Stu Varner
>Oh boy, do I have you snowed!!
>See, Deacon, I told you I was a nice guy!!

He's young Stu. He doesn't know your Eddy Hasskel (Leave it to Beaver)
persona.

> Deacon; living out in left field somewhere, but always a hoot.
>
>Understatement of the century! :)

It's under the left field bleachers. Can't see the game but the view is
great! The lack of one that is. :) (The goodie goodies on the list won't
get that one right away). I will say, I'm not alone. There's a couple
(or more) that come back here slumming.

>As the son of a former Marine Corp Sgt (1950-1956)

And he was so young too!

Deacon
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Date: Mon, 11 May 1998 13:31:13 -0700
From: "Hogan, Tom"
Subject: FTE 61-79 - RE: Just bought a 66 F-100 - need some answers

Mike,
1.
This is a faily common problem in older Ford trucks. The plate you are
referring to is called a rag joint. It is usuall a piece of
rubber/plastic ring that the steering collumn and input shaft to the
steering gear box bolt to. When the ring rotts away then the plate on
the steering column actuates the gear box via the pins captured in the
large cutouts. This is the fail safe mecanism to prevent 20/20 from
featuring articles about runaway Ford trucks (ala certian incenderiary
ch**s ;0) ). The rag joint is easily replaceable and relatively cheep
compared to the aggravation/safety hazard of a loose steering linkage.
I would definately go Ford orignial on this part. I don't think it is
availabel aftermarket. It can be replaced without completely removing
the column. When I did mine I just loosened it and slid it up away from
the steering gear box.

2.
I have heard of those parts failing and being replaced without a full
new column. I think it was the ring around the column that the shift
lever goes into that is replaced. I have not done it myself just going
on hearsay here.

3.
Go to a junkyard and score the parts you need there.

Keep it up. Sounds like you have the begining of a great project there!!
Tom H.

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Date: Mon, 11 May 1998 11:11:42 -0500
From: Mike Warren
Subject: FTE 61-79 - Just bought a 66 F-100 - need some answers

I purchased a 1966 F100 from a friend (it was his grandfathers), anyway
- - - It is a Custom Cab with Short Wheel Base and Short Bed. For the most
part it runs great, however there are a few problems I am working on.

1st - The Steering is a little loose, but it appears to be a connecting
plate between the steering colomn and the steering box - that is round,
and has 2 or 3 pegs that are worn. The plate that holds the pegs is
really worn as well. thus causing the loose steering - It this plate
replaceable or is it going to need a whole new steering column. -

2nd -The Selector on the steering colomn is also broken (the part you
grab to change the gear - automatic transmission) so I currently just
grip the column and change the gear - can this be replaced or do I need
a whole new steering colomn.

3rd - The complete emergency brake is missing along with cables and so
forth. Does anybody know where I can get this part? I need it to get the
truck inspected. - any idea on cost?

So far that is my current project for the truck - I am trying to keep
costs down and only repair the most important parts as of now.

Thanks
Mike Warren
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Date: Mon, 11 May 1998 13:43:53 -0700
From: tom
Subject: FTE 61-79 - Re: window rattlers

Uh sleddog,
Window rattlers are all the channel, pads etc to keep the windows FROM rattling.
Tom
Reno,NV

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Date: Mon, 11 May 1998 17:16:42 -0700
From: "J. Oxley"
Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - Dual Piston Calipers

BDIJXS wrote:
>
> Hey OX,
>
> Hope I haven't led you astray....while re-reading my message, I meant
>that they are $45 per unit ($90/axle).....

Yes, I got it right:-). I ordered a set at 52$ ea locally.

>Sounds like the aluminum ones are the way
> to go.

I don't think it is, but I didn't get a choice. The alum one's (alum
pistons with cast body) that came with my dana 60 front are corroded to
crap. It looks like galvanic corrosion took place. I hope my new one's
are steel.

>It seemed like mine were chromed or something...do they chrome both
> kinds?

Possibly, but usually only anodize alum.

> I'm a little puzzled when you say "no springs" in the external hubs.

Maybe I don''t have external hubs then. My hubs have no springs. The
outer mechanism has a cam that pulls the locking part of hub either in or
out. Every other Ford locking hub I've seen has a spring to lock it and a
cam to unlock it. My outer cover does not transmit power, so I guess I
don't have external hubs. They sure are different than any other axle
I've seen. Way different than my spare dana 60 front I got for parts.

OX
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Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - Obsolete Ford Parts
>
i have played with fords from the 29 a model
to now and i have never heard of a f-111
what is it and where can i see a picture of
one??????????????
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Date: Mon, 11 May 1998 20:54:43 -0400
From: "Harvey, Blaine"
Subject: FTE 61-79 - light problems

>Date: Sun, 10 May 1998 23:30:35 -0500
>From: "Dale and Donna Carmine"
>Subject: FTE 61-79 - Headlights
>
>Hi Mike,
>
>>I also have a problem with the instrument panel. When the headlights are
>>on and the left turn signal is turned on the high beam indicator flashes
>>and the left turn arrow dims. When the head lights are off they work
>>normally. Everything outside works fine either way. Any ideas on this
>>one?
>
>
Two other possibles (among many) that occurred to me. Once when my 67's
lights acted up, I peeled back the floor mat to find a very corroded
dimmer switch.

I have had headlights cut out at random (but usually pitch dark at 60
>mph) from a bum switch.
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Subject: RE: Subject: FTE 61-79 - Just bought a 66 F-100 - need some answe rs

Mike
If you deside to adjust the steering box take
the column loose from under the dash (if the
truck has ever been bumped it will bind )
tighten the box untill you get 1/4 # of preload
at the steering wheel rim, tighten the nut and replace the collar on
the column.
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Date: Fri, 13 Feb 1998 21:37:54 -0500
From: Joe DeLaurentis
Subject: FTE 61-79 - Want to add delay wipers to 67-72

Has anybody added Intermitent wipers to the 67-72 trucks??What year
can I swap parts from?????With all this dam rain here in PA I need
them before i break the switch turing it on and off for those
misty rains...Thanks

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Joe
Aka. Fordguy
1968 F-100 4x4 302 Np435 Bone Stock down to the wheel covers
1970 F-250 4x4 390 Np435 The Beast
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