Power steering? parking break?
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Power steering? parking break?
i have a 68 f100 with a 351w and i wanted to know how much and what would i need to install power steering? can i do it myself? also my parking break cables are unwinded and no good and the parking brake doesnt work would replacing those cables fix it?
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003, Aint trying to be smart, you know for certain that your truck has been converted from a 360 to a 351? It is not the original engine??
Cable replacement could help, but first you need to find out how things look inside the hub. Is there anything to work when the cables are pulled?
John
Cable replacement could help, but first you need to find out how things look inside the hub. Is there anything to work when the cables are pulled?
John
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Do a search in this forum for "power steering" and you'll find lots of threads. I suggest you also search for "disc brakes" cuz the later dentsides can donate a set up for pennies on the dollar.
Parking brakes are nice to have. You'll have to decide whether simply replacing the cables will help... However, it is a good place to start.
Parking brakes are nice to have. You'll have to decide whether simply replacing the cables will help... However, it is a good place to start.
Last edited by HIO Silver; Feb 26, 2011 at 11:02 PM. Reason: Meant to say dentsides instead o' bumpsides.
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Adding power steering isn't difficult. Basic bolt on. Like John mentioned, make sure of what motor you have to get proper pump/brackets. These trucks didn't come with 351W motors.
When getting e-brake cables, make sure you DON'T get anything Universal. I ended up with one and it was JUNK! Found original replacement versions and now they work.
When getting e-brake cables, make sure you DON'T get anything Universal. I ended up with one and it was JUNK! Found original replacement versions and now they work.
