67 vs 72 automatic steering column length
I can't remember if I would have changed out the automatic steering column on my 67 F100 when I converted over to power steering 35 years ago. I used the parts from a 72 F250 w/ Ford box. The current steering wheel distance is just fine. Seems there was a length issue, like one was longer than the other.
My reason for asking is I need to change out the lower bearing and find different part numbers between 67 and 72. I am not sure which one I have. Does anyone know if there is a column length difference? |
When I changed my 70 F100 over to power steering about 13 or 14 years ago, I had to change the steering column in order to mate properly with the gearbox. I actually used an automatic column. Mine was a three speed column shift, since converted to 4 speed floor shift.
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The power steering gear box is taller than a manual one, therefore the column is shorter.
As such, I'd guess you got the column from the same donor as the steering gear. |
The column is not shorter for power steering, just the shaft.
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Thanks guys, it is all coming back to me now - the taller box required the shorter shaft. I used the guts from the donor but kept my outer tube so I did not have to repaint it.
Been a great truck since 1969 when I bought it from original owner. it is still my daily driver |
Originally Posted by sullyda1
(Post 12698039)
I can't remember if I would have changed out the automatic steering column on my 67 F100 when I converted over to power steering 35 years ago.
I used the parts from a 72 F250 w/ Ford box.** The current steering wheel distance is just fine. Seems there was a length issue, like one was longer than the other. My reason for asking is I need to change out the lower bearing and find different part numbers between 67 and 72. :-huh C3DZ-3517-A .. Steering Column Bearing / Available from Ford. 1965/72 F100/250 2WD upper & lower / 1965/70 F100/250 4WD upper / 1967/72 F350 upper & lower. Bendix P/S: 1966/68 F100/250 2WD / 1969 F100/250 2WD before serial numnber D96,001. ** Ford P/S: 1969 F100/250 2WD & F350 from serial number D96,001 / 1970/79 F100/250 2WD & F350 / 1976 F100 4WD / 1976/79 F150 4WD / 1977 F250 4WD (not a High Boy) & 1978/79 F250 4WD. |
Bill, you are absolutely right. I was reading the LMC catalog and with your info I realized I was looking at the part # for the lower column bearing seal. Also with the part # you provided I found that I had a new bearing in my parts supply. Thank you. Your knowledge is invaluable.
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