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Jan 31, 2013 | 06:14 AM

68cabby

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Hey guys. First off..its way to early and I've been up way to long haha. But in ny time..I've been doin some thinking. After I get the engine put in..should be soon..and the cab mounts finished..my next project will be to fix some bearings in the steering column. I have a manual steering box right now..I don't mind it. What was the maker of the boxes in 68..the year of my truck? Also..does anyone rebuild them? Is there anything special I can do to have it "assist" a lil bit more w/o going the full power steering route?

Jan 31, 2013 | 07:25 AM

rmurphy

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start working those arms!!!!!!! not much u can do make sure all your front end parts are in good shape no play, tie rods, king pins, air up tires.

Jan 31, 2013 | 08:46 AM

MavSprint

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Don't know wht size steering wheel you have now but a larger diameter can make it easier to turn.

Jan 31, 2013 | 09:53 AM

willowbilly3

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Jack it up and see how freely it steers. Lots of those old trucks were neglected in the lubing of the king pins and they get real stiff. It always helps them steer easier if you grease all the front end every time you change the oil.
F600 steering wheel would help if you are skinney enough to get under it.

Jan 31, 2013 | 10:50 AM

NumberDummy

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Originally Posted by 68cabby

1968 F100 2WD: My next project will be to fix some bearings in the steering column.

With or without P/S, the upper/lower steering column bearings are the same and are available from Ford.

C3DZ-3517-A .. Steering Column Bearing.

MSRP each: $10.68 / FTE sponsor tousleyfordparts.com price each: $7.05.

B1AZ-3518-A .. Steering Column Bearing Nylon Sleeve.

MSRP each: $4.85 / tousleyfordparts.com price each: $3.20.

Applications: 1961/72 F100/250 2WD upper/lower / 1961/65 F100/250 4WD upper / 1966/72 F100 4WD upper/lower / 1966/77 Bronco upper/lower / 1966/70 F250 4WD upper / 1967/72 F350 upper/lower.

1961/65 Falcon/Comet / 1961/64 Galaxie / 1965/66 Mustang.
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Bendix P/S optional: 1966/68 F100/250 2WD / 1969 F100/250 2WD before serial number D96,001. Parts are slim and none, the master seal kit is available NOS

Ford/Saginaw P/S optional: 1969 F100/250 2WD & F350 from serial number D96,001 / 1970/79 F100/250 2WD & F350 / 1976/79 F100/250 4WD / 1977 F250 4WD from serial number Y20,001 / 1978/79 F250 4WD.

Common swap: 1973/79 F100/150 2WD Ford/Saginaw P/S (and disc brakes). The steering column with P/S is a different length than with M/S.