Hello. My '77 ford has some serious play in the steering and i tracked it down to the ball and stud on the front of the control valve. it has the bendix style steering. i can't find a rebuild for it anywhere. any help? thanks, dave

 

www.dennis-carpenter.com
page 19 in the 2011 catalog
Part # D4TZ-3A533-A $50.00

 

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Last dealer cost $49.48 List $82.47

 

thanks alot for the help!

 

Was the excess play present while the engine was running, or shut down? when the engine isn't running and the system isn't under pressure, there is some play in the ball stud, this is normal.

When the system is powered up (engine running), the play disappears because the hydraulic action moves the linkage as it is supposed to.

The ball stud does not move the linkage, all it does is actuate the control valve and pressure system, it is the power cylinder that moves the linkage as it gets pressurized fluid from the control valve.

 

Bendix Power Assist P/S Control Valve: Illustration Section 36, Page 15.

IMO, the OP will need more than just this simple kit.

 

Here's the illustration Bill is refering to.

 

Here's the seal kit for the control valve, if you need it (not included with the kit from DC).

http://www.stangerssite.com/TruckCVparts.html