Power Steering Conversion
I want to convert my 65 F-100 to power steering .. I need a shorter automatic column .. Hope to get some ideas on how others have done this and if theres any aftermarket options that have been tried ...
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I am in the middle of this process myself. I took the power steering and steering column from a 1978. As I understand it, any 1973-1978 will do the trick. I had hoped to keep the steering wheel from my 66, but I don't see a clean way to make it work.
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Originally Posted by oldblu
(Post 11223977)
I am in the middle of this process myself. I took the power steering and steering column from a 1978.
As I understand it, any 1973-1979 will do the trick.** I had hoped to keep the steering wheel from my 66, but I don't see a clean way to make it work. Ford/Saginaw integral P/S: 1969 F100/250 2WD & F350 from serial # D96,001 / 1970/79 F100/350 2WD / 1975/79 F150 2WD / 1976/79 F100/150 4WD / 1977 F250 4WD from serial # Y20,001 / 1978/79 F250 4WD / 1979 F350 4WD Bendix P/S: 1966/68 F100/250 2WD, 1969 F100/250 2WD before serial # D96,001. ** Peeps recommend using 1973/79's cuz there's more around, most have P/S...and disc brakes. Note: F350's were not available with Bendix P/S / 1965 F100/350's were not available with P/S Note: 1973/75 F100 4WD, 1975 F150 4WD, 1973/77 F250 4WD (High Boys, 1977's before serial # Y20,001) were only available with Power Assist P/S |
Originally Posted by oldblu
(Post 11223977)
I am in the middle of this process myself. I took the power steering and steering column from a 1978. As I understand it, any 1973-1978 will do the trick. I had hoped to keep the steering wheel from my 66, but I don't see a clean way to make it work.
Mark |
66f-100, I hoped to do what you did. I'm also going from a 3 speed to an automatic and I definitely want the column shifter. I don't think there is the option of reusing the turn sig switch column. I don't have hazards so I am going to make use of the accomodation on the new column.
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Originally Posted by 66f-100
(Post 11224467)
You can keep your steering wheel from your '66. You just have to grind off a little off the top where the steering wheel attaches. Grind it even with the threads and you will be fine. I also reused the original collar that houses the turn signal switch because the new one had a hazard switch in it and my truck already had one on the dash. Now it looks completely original.
Mark Arctic |
Just a question about the cooling tube that attaches to the frame, is it really necessary?
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Originally Posted by ffflash480
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Just a question about the cooling tube that attaches to the frame, is it really necessary?
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Originally Posted by ffflash480
(Post 11238018)
Just a question about the cooling tube that attaches to the frame, is it really necessary?
John :-X06 |
Licoln PS fit too
I used a PS system out a a 78 lincoln it fit just fine then I put a GT steering wheel on it and hooked the horn up everything worked fine. I can send you pictures if you want
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I just did the conversion and used a Derale (Made in USA) tranmission cooler. The only difference between that and their power steering cooler is the trans cooler has brackets for mounting. I didn't want to attach it to the radiator since I might be adding a/c down the road.
This is mounted to the inside of the frame rail using "L" brackets bent to 45 degrees. https://i163.photobucket.com/albums/...ntend10002.jpg |
I like that, I am not going to add A/C so I think I will put it up front. Thanks for the pic. And thanks to all for the help...
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