steering column
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whats up guys. I have a 66 f100 352 3 speed. And my steering wheel has alot of play in it. Tore the column apart and i need a new steering shaft. Does anyone know where i can get one. The length is 35 1/2 in.
Please and thank you
-Zach
Please and thank you
-Zach
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King pins, draglink, L/tie rod, R/tie rod end.
The steering box itself has two sector shaft bushings that are notorious for wearing out. These are available NOS as are all the above parts that can be found in auto parts stores.
The steering box also has a sector shaft & an input steering shaft and worm. Either of these parts...when worn can cause steering wheel play.
The steering coupler (aka rag joint-available NOS) is another part that can cause play. It connects the flange of the column's steering shaft to the input shaft & worm of the steering gear box.
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Well assuming i am pictureing it correctly (the truck and parts are at my grandparents). It is the part that is attached to the end of the steering shaft that is worn and it looks like it is unable to come off, thus assuming i need the whole shaft. I could be wrong, but if it does come off hey... Saves me some money haha
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Well assuming I am picturing it correctly (the truck and parts are at my grandparents).
It is the steering coupler aka rag joint that is attached to the end of the steering shaft flange that is worn and it looks like it is unable to come off.
It's a separate part, replaceable by itself. See 3A525 in parts catalog pic.
It is the steering coupler aka rag joint that is attached to the end of the steering shaft flange that is worn and it looks like it is unable to come off.
It's a separate part, replaceable by itself. See 3A525 in parts catalog pic.
> 1966 F100/250 2WD: There are TWO different steering couplers. The serial number is the last 6 digits of the VIN <
C5TZ-3A525-A .. Steering Coupler-Larger pin is .41" O.D. / Obsolete
Applications: 1965 F100/250 2WD / 1966 F100/250 2WD before serial number 900,001.
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C6TZ-3A525-A .. Steering Coupler-Larger pin is .56" O.D. / Obsolete
Applications: 1966 F100/250 2WD from serial number 900,001 / 1967/68 F100/250 2WD & F350.
Both of these couplers are available NOS .. Let me know which one you need.
btw: Suggest you join FTE's AZ chapter. The more people you know, the easier it will be to find parts and mechanical assistance.
Several AZ members with 1965/66 F100's post in this forum on a regular basis: garbz2 (Glendale) / Bill W - KStone - Super Sabre (Tucson).
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