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May 6, 2019 | 12:17 AM

#16

Kramercd

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From: Caraway, AR

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Originally Posted by NumberDummy

Ford C-II P/S pump introduced in 1978 on everything except 1978/79 cars with Hydro-Boost & Econolines (both used the Saginaw pump).

This pump has a plastic reservoir, the P/S pressure hose attaches to the pump w/a qwik connect fitting.

For sure got the plastic reservoir, don't remember any quick fittings though. I'll take another look at it when I get home.

May 6, 2019 | 09:16 AM

#17

RenoHuskerDu

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From: Central Texas

Does anybody recommend another brand than Red-Head? I just want bearings with races, like God made bearings...

May 6, 2019 | 10:29 AM

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1986F150six

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From: Sheffield, AL

I have heard good things about Red-Head and this company:

https://www.bluetopsteeringgears.com/

May 6, 2019 | 11:09 AM

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RenoHuskerDu

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From: Central Texas

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Originally Posted by 1986F150six

I have heard good things about Red-Head and this company:

https://www.bluetopsteeringgears.com/

Thank you sir. I just called up that gentleman and he is a solid American. He actually used to work at Red Top so he knows his stuff and I do believe I'll be buying my steering box there.
I'm ordering up this one. https://www.bluetopsteeringgears.com...s/show/7402333

I stopped by NAPA to check and see whether or not they offer a solution. They have four different rebuilt steering boxes but none of them has a proper bearing and race on the bottom of the sector shaft.

I also talked with West Texas Offroad aka Redneck Ram, but they say they don't machine in a new sector shaft bearing, their price is a bit higher, but most of all the rebuild wait time is a lot longer. They specialize in ram steering for big lifted 4x4s which is really cool but I don't need that right now. Just a steering box for my Bullnose that works correctly.