I have a 1974 with a manual steering column.
I'd like to see pictures OR a video that shows how to rebuild the column.

Anyone!

Thank you!!!!

 

Give it a little time, someone here has what you're looking for

 

I see you have been reading my mind!

 

This is all I have. Hope it helps.

 

Thanks Hickory, I just looked at that. Looking at it gets me confused.

I have the original 1974 M/T steering column and lower shaft the PO took off, but I'm not sure if all of the parts are there.

If I can see an actual picture of the parts laid out, I'd be better off.

Below is a picture of what I have. I don't know if all of the parts at the steering wheel end are there. The PO switched to another column because he couldn't get the turn signals to work.

If someone can look at the pictures and tell me if I'm missing something.

 

From what little I know you need 3517 and 3518. You can get a new metal ***'y from JBG that should solve your problem. The upper brg is there, as long as it's not worn. The new ***'y is held in with screws.

 

Ok, I see what your thinking.
At the base of the column, there's a 1/2" rusted ring. What's suppose to go there?

 

You must be talking about part 3D681 or something else?

 

I,m not sure but your looking in the right location. That's why I get messed up on these exploded views, not sure what goes where.

But yes, 3D681. On the column that's in the truck, I can get the aftermarket seal bearing to slide into the base from BGY, but if you look at the base in the above picture it has an outside rusted ring as if something was attached to the outside.

It might be just nothing, but I want to be sure, since I don't know the year Or model of the steering column the PO put in.

 

I think you are referring to part 3668 and the round clamp that holds the column in place on the firewall. Doesn't show a part number for the clamp.

 

Hickory1991-Thanks for sticking with me on this one.

I'm still trying to figure the best route to take. My dilemma is that I don't know what column is in there now and the PO welded a homemade lower shaft to work. Another member mention to replace that lower shaft for safety reasons and all I wanted to do was to fix the wobble at the base of the column, now Pandoras box is open. The lower shaft will be costly and to add the cost of the BJY seal bearing might not be worth the investment.

The original column still has the factory lower shaft, but the rubber boot near the steering box is ripped. It will also need the lower bearing and the guts for the turn signal.


Here is the other thread I started that has pictures of both columns-
Need HELP-How should I fix the steering column
So which column should I salvage?

If you have the time, take a look at that thread and tell me what you think is best.

Thanks for all of your time and help!

 

Why not take the brg ***'y from the old column and install in the column in the trhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/All-Metal-Lower-Steering-Column-Bearing-76-79-Early-Ford-Bronco-Truck-F150-/261818350764?hash=item3cf596fcac&vxp=mtruck. When I rebuilt my 76 highboy column, that lower white bushing also had a brg in it. Should show in the diagram. I would replace that steering shaft the PO welded up. Borgenson makes a telescoping shaft or you might try Benchworks Steering in I think Arizona. I'll find their link for you. http://benchworksteering.com/ This will work for you I am pretty sure. http://www.ebay.com/itm/All-Metal-Lower-Steering-Column-Bearing-76-79-Early-Ford-Bronco-Truck-F150-/261818350764?hash=item3cf596fcac&vxp=mtr Says it is for 76-79, but I looked up old part number on my parts CD says same part 73-79. Just stick it in end of column and fasten with 3 screw thru side of column.

 

I can't tell you which way to go, but I will say that if you end up using the old column and replacing the t/s assembly, it would be way WAY better to do that before you install the column back in the truck.

One of the few hints I can offer from first hand experience point of view.

Mac