Steering Box
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Steering Box
I'm looking for a rebuilt steering box for my 1965 Econoline. Mac's has two listed for my year and I need help picking the right one.
The first is listed as a Steering Gearbox for Manual Steering (part #350486572) for a 1965-1972 and it goes for $265.95.
The second is listed as a Steering Gearbox remanufactured Econoline (part # C3UZ-3504-RR) for a 1961-1967 and it goes for $490,95.
My fear is that the later is the one I need but I have manual steering so which is it? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
On a side note: I just picked up the van two weeks ago from a guy in Arizona. It's got a 300ci and a 9" rearend.
The first is listed as a Steering Gearbox for Manual Steering (part #350486572) for a 1965-1972 and it goes for $265.95.
The second is listed as a Steering Gearbox remanufactured Econoline (part # C3UZ-3504-RR) for a 1961-1967 and it goes for $490,95.
My fear is that the later is the one I need but I have manual steering so which is it? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
On a side note: I just picked up the van two weeks ago from a guy in Arizona. It's got a 300ci and a 9" rearend.
#2
01-29-2008, 03:37 AM
Originally Posted by Ben Quesinberry
I'm looking for a rebuilt steering box for my 1965 Econoline. Mac's has two listed for my year and I need help picking the right one.
The first is listed as a Steering Gearbox for Manual Steering (part #350486572) for a 1965-1972 and it goes for $265.95.
The second is listed as a Steering Gearbox remanufactured Econoline (part # C3UZ-3504-RR) for a 1961-1967 and it goes for $490,95.
My fear is that the later is the one I need but I have manual steering so which is it? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
The first is listed as a Steering Gearbox for Manual Steering (part #350486572) for a 1965-1972 and it goes for $265.95.
The second is listed as a Steering Gearbox remanufactured Econoline (part # C3UZ-3504-RR) for a 1961-1967 and it goes for $490,95.
My fear is that the later is the one I need but I have manual steering so which is it? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Welcome to FTE
You didn't say what's wrong with the gearbox.
Is there play in the wheel? Is the gearbox leaking?
A gearbox that fits 1961/67 Econoline will not work on a 1969 and later Econoline....two completely different vehicles (there no 1968 model).
The usual issues with these simple manual gearboxes is the sector bushing and the two steering shaft bearings and races wear out.
There's also a sector shaft seal and housing gasket where leaks can develop.
Once these parts are replaced, and the gearbox is re-adjusted, the play in the wheel is gone.
These parts are available from NAPA for less than $100.00.
The seal, gasket and the two steering shaft bearings and races are the same as 1960/72 Falcon/Fairlane/Torino/Mustang (with or w/o P/S...makes no difference).
The sector bushing (there's only one) is the same as some F100's and 1960/64 Galaxies.
The following Ford parts numbers can be crossed over by NAPA to the brand they sell.
2-C2AZ-3552-A .. Steering Shaft Races
2-C2AZ-3571-A .. Steering Shaft Bearings
1-B8A-3576-A .. Sector Shaft Bushing
1-C3DZ-3581-A.. Steering Gear Gasket
1-C70Z-3591-A .. Steering Gear Seal
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01-29-2008, 05:09 AM
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Thanks so much for the in depth response.
There's a lot of play in the steering. I figured I would just have the whole thing rebuilt or buy a rebuilt box to save the hassle. However, if this is the cheapest way to do it, and do it right, I will go that route.
Does anyone have any experience with the gearboxes from prosteering.com? They have theirs for $199 plus a $100 core charge.
http://www.prosteering.com/m_ford_truck.htm
There's a lot of play in the steering. I figured I would just have the whole thing rebuilt or buy a rebuilt box to save the hassle. However, if this is the cheapest way to do it, and do it right, I will go that route.
Does anyone have any experience with the gearboxes from prosteering.com? They have theirs for $199 plus a $100 core charge.
http://www.prosteering.com/m_ford_truck.htm
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05-16-2008, 01:02 AM
Welcome to FTE
You didn't say what's wrong with the gearbox.
Is there play in the wheel? Is the gearbox leaking?
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A gearbox that fits 1961/67 Econoline will not work on a 1969 and later Econoline....two completely different vehicles (there no 1968 model).
The usual issues with these simple manual gearboxes is the sector bushing and the two steering shaft bearings and races wear out.
There's also a sector shaft seal and housing gasket where leaks can develop.
Once these parts are replaced, and the gearbox is re-adjusted, the play in the wheel is gone.
These parts are available from NAPA for less than $100.00.
The seal, gasket and the two steering shaft bearings and races are the same as 1960/72 Falcon/Fairlane/Torino/Mustang (with or w/o P/S...makes no difference).
The sector bushing (there's only one) is the same as some F100's and 1960/64 Galaxies.
The following Ford parts numbers can be crossed over by NAPA to the brand they sell.
2-C2AZ-3552-A .. Steering Shaft Races
2-C2AZ-3571-A .. Steering Shaft Bearings
1-B8A-3576-A .. Sector Shaft Bushing
1-C3DZ-3581-A.. Steering Gear Gasket
1-C70Z-3591-A .. Steering Gear Seal
You didn't say what's wrong with the gearbox.
Is there play in the wheel? Is the gearbox leaking?
[/size][/font]
A gearbox that fits 1961/67 Econoline will not work on a 1969 and later Econoline....two completely different vehicles (there no 1968 model).
The usual issues with these simple manual gearboxes is the sector bushing and the two steering shaft bearings and races wear out.
There's also a sector shaft seal and housing gasket where leaks can develop.
Once these parts are replaced, and the gearbox is re-adjusted, the play in the wheel is gone.
These parts are available from NAPA for less than $100.00.
The seal, gasket and the two steering shaft bearings and races are the same as 1960/72 Falcon/Fairlane/Torino/Mustang (with or w/o P/S...makes no difference).
The sector bushing (there's only one) is the same as some F100's and 1960/64 Galaxies.
The following Ford parts numbers can be crossed over by NAPA to the brand they sell.
2-C2AZ-3552-A .. Steering Shaft Races
2-C2AZ-3571-A .. Steering Shaft Bearings
1-B8A-3576-A .. Sector Shaft Bushing
1-C3DZ-3581-A.. Steering Gear Gasket
1-C70Z-3591-A .. Steering Gear Seal
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I was hoping you could tell me how to flush the old fluid or grease out and refill, im no stranger to workin on my 72 but this I have never had to do before, i replacedthe gear box with one from junkyard, but the one i just got seems to have muddy fluid from the way it feels when i turn in buy hand any help would be awesome.-Rev
#6
03-01-2009, 10:02 PM
My truck when I got it also wander all over the road. I solved my problem by changing the stabiliser bolts and bushings. The wandering stopped almost completely. Once I did ball joints it quit.
I have shop manuals on the 61 and 65 Econoline. The one page has a blow up veiw of the steering colnm and box all apart.
PM me And I will scan it for you.
GLEN
I have shop manuals on the 61 and 65 Econoline. The one page has a blow up veiw of the steering colnm and box all apart.
PM me And I will scan it for you.
GLEN
#7
03-28-2009, 08:43 PM
See the info below. Ron has an excellent blog detailing everything he has done on his Econoline including rebuilding the steering box. I believe he has a couple extras he rebuilt to sell also. His contact info is below . Tell him I sent you.
Is there a way to program in an auto signature for my posts like I do at other sites so I dont have to type it out each time??????
Ron B. in Lake George, NY
'65 87B Special aka "The Money Pit"
Blog: 1965 Ford Econoline Pickup Restoration
Photos: rblachut's photosets on Flickr
Email: YahooRon(remove)@roadrunner.com
eBay User: 64spyderman
Tim in Ky
Is there a way to program in an auto signature for my posts like I do at other sites so I dont have to type it out each time??????
Ron B. in Lake George, NY
'65 87B Special aka "The Money Pit"
Blog: 1965 Ford Econoline Pickup Restoration
Photos: rblachut's photosets on Flickr
Email: YahooRon(remove)@roadrunner.com
eBay User: 64spyderman
Tim in Ky
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