I'm planning to install a Must II in my 54 F100. It has a stock 272 and stock steering column which I plan to keep. Will the rear sump oil pan interfere with the new cross member? Should I go with a front or rear steer R&P? Manual R&P or power (I want to keep the stock 18" steering wheel)? How can I get the horn back in service w/o a button on the side of the column or dash? Thanks, Ken in SC

 

Welcome Ken!
AFAIK, all aftermarket MII style IFS are front steer since they mostly use MII spindles which were front steer. I'd suggest going with power steering, especially if you have or plan on getting an SO who will drive it.
Mid Fifty Home - Mid Fifty F-100 Parts has a horn button conversion kit which they describe as "pricey but it works" in their catalog along with the other parts you will need to use the stock column (lower centering bushing, lower floor mount, various U joints and vibration dampers, steering shaft extensions and mid supports if needed. They will even buy your cut off OEM box from you. If you don't already have one of their catalogs, call them today and request one (free) it is full of useful information and drawings as well as most any parts you might need. The gals (it's all female owned and operated!) at Mid Fifty are extremely knowledgeable and helpful, it's a great company to deal with.

I haven't messed with Y blocks in a long time, but I thought they all had front sump oil pans? Front sump pans will conflict with with the IFS crossmember.

 

Truck Y blocks had a rear sump of sorts. The pan was actually more a flat stepped taper to the front than an actual sump. It got lots of people nervous when you made a quick stop and the oil all ran away from the pickup and OP dropped to zero.

 

Thanks guys - I'll contact Mid50's and see what they have. And Ray is correct - it's not much of a sump. Ken in SC

 

If you're going to install Mustang II based IFS, remember to move it forward from stock front wheel location 1 1/4". Improves appearance significantly plus will add more clearance for oil pan.

 

Thanks Dale- Neat tip! I checked and you're right - the stock wheel placement isn't centered. Mine will be, thanks to you. Ken in SC

 

What MII do you plan to use? I used no limit and modified my pan. it now clears the rack and cross member. here are a few pics. you will also need to lengthen your pickup tube so your pickup will sit near the bottom of the deeper sump




hope this helps