power steering box identification. HELP
#1
12-08-2007, 12:13 AM
power steering box identification. HELP
I have a 1972 F250 that was converted to a 1978-79 Dana 60 front.
i need a new power steering box.
when i tried to ask for one at the wrecking yard near me, they showed me one for a 78-79 f250 4x4 that mounted on the outside of the frame rail and had 4 mounting holes.
mine mounts on the inside of the frame rail near the radiator and only has 3 mounting holes.
it has a tag on top that reads: HCF B3 026935
i need a new power steering box.
when i tried to ask for one at the wrecking yard near me, they showed me one for a 78-79 f250 4x4 that mounted on the outside of the frame rail and had 4 mounting holes.
mine mounts on the inside of the frame rail near the radiator and only has 3 mounting holes.
it has a tag on top that reads: HCF B3 026935
#2
12-08-2007, 12:40 AM
Originally Posted by martin523
I have a 1972 F250 that was converted to a 1978-79 Dana 60 front.
i need a new power steering box.
when i tried to ask for one at the wrecking yard near me, they showed me one for a 78-79 f250 4x4 that mounted on the outside of the frame rail and had 4 mounting holes.
mine mounts on the inside of the frame rail near the radiator and only has 3 mounting holes.
it has a tag on top that reads: HCF B3 026935
i need a new power steering box.
when i tried to ask for one at the wrecking yard near me, they showed me one for a 78-79 f250 4x4 that mounted on the outside of the frame rail and had 4 mounting holes.
mine mounts on the inside of the frame rail near the radiator and only has 3 mounting holes.
it has a tag on top that reads: HCF B3 026935
The gearbox is not original to your truck...someone got creative.
HCF-B3 = 1965/66 THUNDERBIRD Power Steering Gear Box.
This is a Ford designed gear (NOT a Bendix).
Variations were used thru the 1990's, but this 1965/66 T-Bird design is unique on how it mounts.
The seal kits are readily available from Ford, NAPA and others.
Ford (updated) part numbers: D7AZ-3E501-A .. Input Shaft Seal Kit / F3AZ-3E502-A .. Sector Shaft Seal Kit.
I'd try NAPA for a rebuilt unit, or have yours rebuilt. These T-Bird gearboxes are scarce today.
> > HCF-B3 = INFO SOURCE: 1965/72 Ford Passenger Car Parts Catalog ~ Steering Gear Tag Code Identification ~ Section 35; Page 2. < <
Last edited by NumberDummy; 12-08-2007 at 12:53 AM.
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