power steering
Cargo Master
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Important questions, year, auto or manual? There are 2 different boxes, Bendix or Ford/Saganaw with 2 different column lengths. Here is explanations:
https://www.fordification.com/tech/powersteering.htm
https://www.fordification.com/tech/powersteering.htm
Cargo Master
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You can buy them (semi-) rebuilt (truly rebuilt is when they are done by a firm such as Red Head Steering, and others) at your local auto parts store for a 68-72. They were also used for the dents, but I don't know the exact years.
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Cargo Master
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Cargo Master
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Napa has new ones for $660.50 delivered in 2 days in Idaho.
https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/PNB391008N?partTypeName=Power+Steering+Gear+Box&im pressionRank=1&keywordInput=power+steering+gear+bo x
https://www.oreillyauto.com/shop/b/suspension---steering/steering/steering-gear-box/18bf567d23ea/v/a/138300/automotive-truck-1972-ford-f-250?q=steering+gear+box
https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/PNB391008N?partTypeName=Power+Steering+Gear+Box&im pressionRank=1&keywordInput=power+steering+gear+bo x
https://www.oreillyauto.com/shop/b/suspension---steering/steering/steering-gear-box/18bf567d23ea/v/a/138300/automotive-truck-1972-ford-f-250?q=steering+gear+box
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Cargo Master
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That napa looks like the ford/saginaw that they already sent us once that is not a bendix, and their vehicle fitment says it does not fit my application? Did the link load wrong? I believe they already sent me THAT box and it was not the bendix.
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Cargo Master
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as near as I can tell this MIGHT be the closer to the correct one..... not available https://www.autozone.com/suspension-...7532/72157_0_0
Cargo Master
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The Autozone box is a BENDIX box, not the Saginaw. Call Red Head Steering to see if they have one in stock, and send your core in to them. $576
Or change your column and convert to the Saginaw.
Or change your column and convert to the Saginaw.
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Cargo Master
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My mistake. The bendix is the one not the saginaw. I do not know how I missed that. sorry and thanks for the helpI am going to try to edit that!! I meant bendix and knew I neede the bendix. No idea how I made myself type that.
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Over the years a leaky Bendix box has been complained about. Whether resealed by a member or bought from a local parts store as a rebuilt one. Hard to get them sealed. Probably why NAPA discontinued them. Unless purchased from Redhead. There is also a good company with "Blue" in their name. I don't remember it though.