Steering....again
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Steering....again
I copied this from an older thread from 2010 or so. Back then there were a few of the sector shaft bushings available. Now there there are not any left. At least that I've been able to locate. I did find a couple references though that indicate the size of the bushing as follows:
Inside Diameter: 1 1/8
Outside Diameter: 1 1/4
Length: 1 3/8
What material are these bushings made of? Would bronze be an acceptable substitute? I found this site with similar size bronze bushings: https://www.bronzebushings.com/cb-18...od-x-1-1-2-oal. They are a 1/8" too long but that can be fixed.
Thoughts / opinions?
Thanks for any feedback
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Originally Posted by cartef [img]images/buttons/viewpost.gif[/img]
i have a 64 and it has alot of play ive read on here boxes can't be adjusted for this year. How much play means gearbox and how much means king pins ive heard that too.
All the internal steering gearbox parts are obsolete, but all can still be found at Ford Dealers/obsolete parts vendors.
The usual cause for slop in the gearbox is the sector shaft bushing (B8A3576A = 1961/64).
There's only one, it's the same as passenger cars, and it's a "weak sister." By the time 40,000 miles rolls around, it's time for a new one.
If it were my truck, I'd just replace the bushing, the sector shaft seal (C7OZ3591A), and housing gasket (C3AZ3581A).
The costs for these three parts will be minimal, and this is a simple gearbox to work on. If additional parts are required, they can be found and are EZ to install.
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Inside Diameter: 1 1/8
Outside Diameter: 1 1/4
Length: 1 3/8
What material are these bushings made of? Would bronze be an acceptable substitute? I found this site with similar size bronze bushings: https://www.bronzebushings.com/cb-18...od-x-1-1-2-oal. They are a 1/8" too long but that can be fixed.
Thoughts / opinions?
Thanks for any feedback
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Originally Posted by cartef [img]images/buttons/viewpost.gif[/img]
i have a 64 and it has alot of play ive read on here boxes can't be adjusted for this year. How much play means gearbox and how much means king pins ive heard that too.
All the internal steering gearbox parts are obsolete, but all can still be found at Ford Dealers/obsolete parts vendors.
The usual cause for slop in the gearbox is the sector shaft bushing (B8A3576A = 1961/64).
There's only one, it's the same as passenger cars, and it's a "weak sister." By the time 40,000 miles rolls around, it's time for a new one.
If it were my truck, I'd just replace the bushing, the sector shaft seal (C7OZ3591A), and housing gasket (C3AZ3581A).
The costs for these three parts will be minimal, and this is a simple gearbox to work on. If additional parts are required, they can be found and are EZ to install.
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Cargo Master
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I copied this from an older thread from 2010 or so. Back then there were a few of the sector shaft bushings available. Now there there are not any left. At least that I've been able to locate. I did find a couple references though that indicate the size of the bushing as follows:
Inside Diameter: 1 1/8
Outside Diameter: 1 1/4
Length: 1 3/8
What material are these bushings made of? Would bronze be an acceptable substitute? I found this site with similar size bronze bushings: https://www.bronzebushings.com/cb-18...od-x-1-1-2-oal. They are a 1/8" too long but that can be fixed.
Thoughts / opinions?
Thanks for any feedback
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cartef [img]images/buttons/viewpost.gif[/img]
i have a 64 and it has alot of play ive read on here boxes can't be adjusted for this year. How much play means gearbox and how much means king pins ive heard that too.
All the internal steering gearbox parts are obsolete, but all can still be found at Ford Dealers/obsolete parts vendors.
The usual cause for slop in the gearbox is the sector shaft bushing (B8A3576A = 1961/64).
There's only one, it's the same as passenger cars, and it's a "weak sister." By the time 40,000 miles rolls around, it's time for a new one.
If it were my truck, I'd just replace the bushing, the sector shaft seal (C7OZ3591A), and housing gasket (C3AZ3581A).
The costs for these three parts will be minimal, and this is a simple gearbox to work on. If additional parts are required, they can be found and are EZ to install.
------------------------------------------
Inside Diameter: 1 1/8
Outside Diameter: 1 1/4
Length: 1 3/8
What material are these bushings made of? Would bronze be an acceptable substitute? I found this site with similar size bronze bushings: https://www.bronzebushings.com/cb-18...od-x-1-1-2-oal. They are a 1/8" too long but that can be fixed.
Thoughts / opinions?
Thanks for any feedback
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cartef [img]images/buttons/viewpost.gif[/img]
i have a 64 and it has alot of play ive read on here boxes can't be adjusted for this year. How much play means gearbox and how much means king pins ive heard that too.
All the internal steering gearbox parts are obsolete, but all can still be found at Ford Dealers/obsolete parts vendors.
The usual cause for slop in the gearbox is the sector shaft bushing (B8A3576A = 1961/64).
There's only one, it's the same as passenger cars, and it's a "weak sister." By the time 40,000 miles rolls around, it's time for a new one.
If it were my truck, I'd just replace the bushing, the sector shaft seal (C7OZ3591A), and housing gasket (C3AZ3581A).
The costs for these three parts will be minimal, and this is a simple gearbox to work on. If additional parts are required, they can be found and are EZ to install.
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Eric
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Use this:
https://www.crownautomotive.net/Stee...t/5710618.html
You’ll have to set bearing preload and sector shaft mesh. A National 472560N seal is better than the one that comes in the kit. The bearings are Chinese.
”00” manual steering box grease is available from Eckler’s.
https://www.crownautomotive.net/Stee...t/5710618.html
You’ll have to set bearing preload and sector shaft mesh. A National 472560N seal is better than the one that comes in the kit. The bearings are Chinese.
”00” manual steering box grease is available from Eckler’s.
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Use this:
https://www.crownautomotive.net/Stee...t/5710618.html
You’ll have to set bearing preload and sector shaft mesh. A National 472560N seal is better than the one that comes in the kit. The bearings are Chinese.
”00” manual steering box grease is available from Eckler’s.
https://www.crownautomotive.net/Stee...t/5710618.html
You’ll have to set bearing preload and sector shaft mesh. A National 472560N seal is better than the one that comes in the kit. The bearings are Chinese.
”00” manual steering box grease is available from Eckler’s.
Thanks.
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