OK experts name that steering
Welder User
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: northwest MT
Ford power assist add on. Was used on everything from passenger cars to big trucks in several forms. **** poor setup IMO, they always seem to leak......parts are extremely expensive if you can find them.
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Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Gig Harbor, WA
Definitely a Ford Power steering system. I have that same one on my 68 mustang from the factory. You can still find parts for them from any mustang house. But like Tinman said they are always leaking even when new.
Roast em' if you got 'em
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From: Rio Rancho, NM
I think GM used the same unit from the mid tolate 50's up through the early 80's
...twitchy at best
Bobby
...twitchy at best
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Thanks guys! Yes it leaks like a sieve, that's why I was wondering if it was worth trying to salvage. I think I'd rather go back to manual steering until I have some cash for the toyota kit or something...
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Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Durham NC
My truck had one of those on it when I bought it. That was the first thing that came off it when I got it home. Numb around straight ahead, then suddenly would kick in. Made the truck wander all over the road with every seam or crown. Absolutely hated it! Good thing is you likely have a suitable PS pump and drive suited to the Toy box.
Ford Parts Specialist
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From: Simi Valley, CA
1953/60 is one type, 1961/80 is the other. Which version has been swapped into this truck?
Tricky: Garrison Power Assist P/S applies to 1973/75 F100/150 4WD's & 1973, 1974 F250 4WD's before serial number T80,001.
Bendix Power Assist P/S: 1974 F250 4WD from serial number T80,001, 1975/77 F250 4WD's.
Post Fiend
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From: Island Southeast Alaska
Gothca Bill. Thanks. I hated them when I had the shop. Never do remember any working right. And there wasn't much around to convert them to anything in the early 80's when they started pukein and jerkin.
Fleet Owner
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From: NM
Buy a drag link rebuild kit, I believe all the rest will simply unbolt. It appears the control valve replaces the normal end plug and cups on the rear end of the drag link.
You really should put your truck's year and model in your signature.
You really should put your truck's year and model in your signature.