POWER STEERING SWAP

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Feb 14, 2014 | 12:41 PM

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money pit 69

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From: ARLINGTON WA

Thx I can taste it already.

Feb 14, 2014 | 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by JEFFFAFA

Yep. Leave the wheel on. I'd start under the hood. Disconnect shift linkage. Unbolt the steering coupler (rag joint). Then move inside the truck. Unbolt the plate to the firewall. Remove the 2 bolts that mount to the bottom of the dash. Crack open a Malt Beverage.

Your way off with your advise, you should crack open the beverage first.Damn newbie

Feb 14, 2014 | 05:47 PM

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jowilker

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Originally Posted by money pit 69

Well guys the 67 owner wants to buy the parts off the 73( steering gear, column, and pump). Question is seeing how I've never taken one apart before. Do I start at the gear or in side the cab. Motor is out so access is good. Anyone have input on the best process. Can I leave the wheel on?
THX David

Why don't you sell it to him and let him take it off??

John

Feb 14, 2014 | 07:25 PM

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money pit 69

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He lives a ways away so I thought I would help him out. He's buying the beverage.

Feb 14, 2014 | 09:48 PM

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money pit 69

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Well close that chapter, the power steering removal went just great. Buyer will pickup tomorrow and we will tip a few cold ones. Now I move on to the posi. rear end remove and adapt to my 69. THX to all for your help. David