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Sep 21, 2013 | 11:18 AM

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1966 F250 power steering

Would like to put power steering in my 66 f250 2x4. I picked up a 79 f250 donor for the front disc breaks, and was wondering if the power steering would swap in. I have a 460 with power steering set up already in the truck. If not any suggestions?
Thanks, Joe.

Sep 22, 2013 | 05:09 AM

jowilker

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Joe, Yes the 79 should bolt in. Just curious if you already have ps in the truck why the question?

John

Sep 22, 2013 | 02:38 PM

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No. It has the original manual box. I thought that it would work, but thought I would ask before I started I swaped them.
Thanks, Joe

Sep 22, 2013 | 02:51 PM

66f250

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Another thing. Will I be able to use the 66 steering column or swap that also? And if I have to swap columns will any 73-79 work the only reason I ask is the 79 is pretty bulky.

Sep 22, 2013 | 05:02 PM

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You will have to swap the column or cut the existing about 2-1/3".

You will also need to swap the dash cuff, as the latter is not as deep.

John

Sep 22, 2013 | 05:32 PM

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Dash cuff? Is that the bracket that bolts the column to the dash?

Sep 23, 2013 | 04:57 AM

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Yes sir, that is correct. I have been riding around for years now using longer bolts with a big space showing. I never got my sorry butt in gear to swap it.

John