Steering wheel/column assembly
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Steering wheel/column assembly
Howdy-been awhile...time for another brain pick?
My '68 F100 390 manual 3 speed (now on floor-Hurst) without power steering is missing something in the connection: the steering wheel can be pulled about 1" to 1 & 1/2" forward or backward, the gap being visible at wheel/shaft connection, and where the pins fit-or slide free of rag joint hookup. Suspension has been raised, and I've been assured all is well at kingpins, links, tierods, arms, the works. I put on a new, rebuilt steering box, manual, correct arm, and a new rag joint. VERY stiff steering, and we spotted the looseness back/forth from column. Where to look-what to do?? Before I tear out what's left of my 67-yr-old shoulders? Maybe I can explore and repair the turnsignals at same time...no shop manual...visual aids?
Thanking in advance, I remain....a novice.
Mike6
My '68 F100 390 manual 3 speed (now on floor-Hurst) without power steering is missing something in the connection: the steering wheel can be pulled about 1" to 1 & 1/2" forward or backward, the gap being visible at wheel/shaft connection, and where the pins fit-or slide free of rag joint hookup. Suspension has been raised, and I've been assured all is well at kingpins, links, tierods, arms, the works. I put on a new, rebuilt steering box, manual, correct arm, and a new rag joint. VERY stiff steering, and we spotted the looseness back/forth from column. Where to look-what to do?? Before I tear out what's left of my 67-yr-old shoulders? Maybe I can explore and repair the turnsignals at same time...no shop manual...visual aids?
Thanking in advance, I remain....a novice.
Mike6
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C9TZ-13341-C (replaced C5TZ-13341-A) .. T/S Switch / Ford just obsoleted it. 
1965/66 F100/250 2WD / 1966 F100 4WD / 1967/68 F100/350 / 1969 F100/350 before serial number G30,001.
KAMA OBSOLETE PARTS in East Bethel MN has 2 = 763-434-0123.
GREEN SALES CO. in Cincinnati OH has 4 = 800-543-4959.
CARPENTER NOS OBSOLETE PARTS in Concord NC bought all of FoMoCo's remaining inventory, now has 388 = 800-476-9653.
1965/66 F100/250 2WD / 1966 F100 4WD / 1967/68 F100/350 / 1969 F100/350 before serial number G30,001.
KAMA OBSOLETE PARTS in East Bethel MN has 2 = 763-434-0123.
GREEN SALES CO. in Cincinnati OH has 4 = 800-543-4959.
CARPENTER NOS OBSOLETE PARTS in Concord NC bought all of FoMoCo's remaining inventory,
now has 388 = 800-476-9653.
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'68 F100 steering assy
Thanks for the exploded view, Bill. I'm wondering: if I remove the wheel, since it's at that point where it can work its way toward me...or be pulled back & forth by 1 1/2 inch, thereby disconnecting the pin lineup with the rag joint...should I be looking for a nut, screw or some other kind of attachment that would hold the column in place, not allowing the pins to lift out of their "home"? The old joint actually became bent, distorted to the point of ripping...not wanting that with this joint. Thanks again.
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I know this is over a month old but I think I may have an answer for you. There's a small clamp clamped to the lower end of the steering shaft (3524 in Bills picture) that pushes up against the lower bearing (3517 lower Bills pic) in the tube (3514 in Bills pic) That clamp (unclear which number in Bills pic) should keep the steering wheel and shaft from coming toward the driver when pulled on.
Let us know what you found.
Let us know what you found.
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Lower bearing is part #3517 so what is the plastic piece that goes inside? I need both and cant make it out. People at Ford are no help as they can't look anything up older than 1980. Before I shorten my column I need to replace these parts. Thanks
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C3DZ-3517-A .. Steering Column Upper/Lower Bearing / Available from Ford.
MSRP: $10.96 / FTE Ford Dealer Parts Dept Sponsor autonationfordwhitebearlake.com price: $6.91.
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B1AZ-3518-A .. Steering Column Upper/Lower Bearing Nylon Sleeve / Available from Ford.
MSRP: $5.18 / autonation price: $3.27.
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AutoNation (formerly Tousley Ford) in White Bear Lake MN has 3 of each.
WESLEY OBSOLETE PARTS in Liberty KY has 29 of C3DZ-3517-A and 31 of B1AZ-3518-A .. but probably not at these prices. 606-787-5293
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