I just did the disc brake conversion. Changed out the bushings and a lot of the steering components. Got her aligned and I'm really loving the way she drives and stops now.

I was going to put in the power steering box and pump but my daily driver gave up the ghost and will need a new transmission so I had to finish up my 1966 F250 sooner then I had planned.

Anyway, my question is, until I get around to putting in the power steering pump, is there anything I can do to tighten up the steering? I have about three inches of playin the steering wheel in both directions before the wheels start to turn.

Thanks,
Hillbillybuddha

 

Replace the rag joint that is between the column and the gear. Unless you will have to wait a long time, I would wait and do both at the same time. It is a simple task but not very easy.


John

 

Thanks John. I'm hoping to get it done soonish but it might still be a month or three. Regardless, I'll need a new rag joint whether I do it now or when I change the steering box. I looked on Dennis Carpenter and didn't see one; I saw a few different sizes on Sacramento Vintage Ford for about $100 each; and I saw some rubber ones on ebay for about $35. When looking for a new rag joint is there anything I should be aware of?

 

Your 'About Me' profile says 1966 F250. If this is correct...there are two possibilities, the serial number is the last 6 digits of the VIN

FoMoCo only sold the coupler as an assembly. Auto parts stores sell the round rubber piece, which is riveted to the steel framework. See 3A525 in parts catalog pic.

Carpenter's NOS parts are usually not listed in his repro parts catalogs.

C5TZ-3A525-A .. Steering Coupler Assy / Larger pin is .41" diameter / Obsolete ~ Last MSRP: $85.70 - Dealer net cost: $51.42.

1965 F100/250 2WD; 1966 F100/250 2WD before serial number 900,001.

KINSEL L/M in Beaumont TX has 2 = 800-816-2894.

CARPENTER NOS OBSOLETE PARTS in Concord NC has 11 = 800-476-9653.

GREEN SALES CO. in Cincinnati OH has 45 = 800-543-4959.
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C6TZ-3A525-A .. Steering Coupler Assy / Larger pin is .56" diameter / Obsolete ~ Last MSRP: $69.85 - Dealer net cost: $41.91.

1966 F100/250 2WD from serial number 900,001; 1967/68 F100/250 2WD & F350.

KINSEL L/M has 1.

GREEN SALES CO. has 28.

 

Numberdummy, if I'm reading this correctly. The rubber part only "can be A Bitch to install" so if I buy the whole assembly, is it easier to install?

I'm on phone right now and can't zoom in on the schematic you attached. I'll have to look at it later.

Thanks

 

The 45 that Green Sales has are actually reproductions. They want $25 each plus shipping. Was looking in to options the other day and found out that info.

I think it is just two 1/2" nuts that hold the coupler in place, but I haven't taken mine apart yet. Probably this weekend I'll get to it. I loosened the nuts by holding the "bolt", if you will, on the opposite side. Otherwise it turned the coupler and started moving the tires in that direction.

 

Well that doesn't sound to hard. Wednesday is my long day at work so I'll look at it tomorrow.