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'71 F250 4X4 Power steering conversion complete

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Old 07-13-2003, 11:19 PM
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'71 F250 4X4 Power steering conversion complete

Oppy, send me a email. I will send you a copy of the article.
 
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'71 F250 4X4 Power steering conversion

I want to perform the same conversion on my 71 highboy, but I couldn't find the tech article on the site. Can someone PLEASE email it to me at mark.clay@***.net?

Thank you much in advance for your help!
 
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Old 11-07-2003, 08:41 AM
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Re: '71 F250 4X4 Power steering conversion

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I want to perform the same conversion on my 71 highboy, but I couldn't find the tech article on the site. Can someone PLEASE email it to me at mark.clay@***.net?

Thank you much in advance for your help!
The article is on its way.
 
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Old 12-07-2003, 02:39 AM
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will this conversion work on my 76 F250 4x4 and if it will could i get it off some one thanks
 
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Old 12-07-2003, 09:19 AM
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I don't know if it will work or not. I am not familliar with a 76 frame. Try posting your question in the 73 - 79 forum. They should have an snswer for you there. I can still send you the article if you want.
 
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Old 12-07-2003, 10:29 AM
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Phyxis it will work for you your frame is the same. All the 67-77.5 frames are the same up front for sure. Then 77.5 to 79 are different to accomidate a PS unit originaly.
 
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perfect ,then if some one could send me the article on how to convert it i would greatly appreciate it as this power assist is driving me nuts
 
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guys, my tech article has been posted on this board (Thanks Ken) I have been looking at some F-100 4wd's and other years of highboys, seems it will work in those applications also. I have a buddy with a f-100 and all he needs to do is keep the 2wd pitman arm on the sector and let it rotate side to side vs. front to read. That change the drag-link (It looks like he has cross over type steering)
 
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Old 12-17-2003, 10:45 AM
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Cool, it is there.
 
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More articles coming soon for all years. I've got a backlog of about 100 articles, some 2+ years old. I'm finally getting some extra help here with new employees and I'm going to be able to dedicate myself about 90% to the FTE site, technology, etc., instead of the Motorhaven side handling 90% of the customer support calls. Look for a new article every 3-5 days. I've got a few I've done myself, like the original 67-72 disc brake article I did. Once they are polished I'll put them up (some are for the new trucks too).
 
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nice!
 
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I am wanting to do this conversion on my 71 f250 that also has a 460 I was wondering if you had any pics or could tell me how you made your power steering pump bracket.
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I used the pump and gear box out a 72 F250. I had to have hoses made for it because I have a 460 instead of the original FE engine. I also had to make up a pump bracket to fit the pump to my 460. If you still have the FE engine in your truck you can use the pump bracket off the donor. Glenn Davis is currently putting together a tech article on how to do this conversion.
 
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I also did a power steering conversion on my 72 F250 . But I used a mid 80's dodge steering box that way i didn't have to weld or cut on the frame. oh yea congrats on your tech article
 
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Akforceten what makes the dodge power steering box work without any cutting or welding? I'll be doing the power steering swap on my 71 crew in the spring when its nice out sucks not having a garage
 
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Old 01-27-2011, 09:42 AM
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Well I had to drill two holes in frame but other wise it works great been on the road for a few years now with no problems.here is some pics.










well hope that helps Crazed87bronco . pm me if you got questions
 


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