3 Speed Power Steering
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3 Speed Power Steering
I have a 1966 with a 3 on the column. I am wanting power steering just for the ease of being in a parking lot often. I have a Saginaw box but from what I have read it is too long. (From a truck)
now I have a friend who has a PS 1966 mustang. He is interested in converting his to the Saginaw box, and I am interested if the Bendix from his mustang will work in my truck.
It seems like an odd swap but I know some people here are quite knowledgeable about differences in steering boxes.
now I have a friend who has a PS 1966 mustang. He is interested in converting his to the Saginaw box, and I am interested if the Bendix from his mustang will work in my truck.
It seems like an odd swap but I know some people here are quite knowledgeable about differences in steering boxes.
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Give this guy a call he may have a column that will work. He will certainly know what you need even if he doesn't have it. Flashback F100's - Steering Column Parts & All Associated Parts with Steering (flashbackf100s.com)
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The pickup truck Bendix steering gear is different. Your three-speed truck was available with Bendix power steering and it can be retrofitted without any column modification. You will see that some people think they are worth a lot of money, but you can still find one cheap and have an expert rebuild it.
Eric.
Eric.
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I wouldn't even consider it. The Mustang box is a light weight and the rams always leak, not the best design. It would require lots of fabrication if it even could be done. I removed the power assist and put in a manual box on my Mustang. You would be ahead to find one made for the truck.
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The PO of my truck installed some ebay power steering kit with a new gear box, saginaw pump, then cut the column, and moved the 3 speed to the floor with a mr gasket kit. It was pure $#/+ in every conceivable way.
So, with input from other forum members, I got a red head box (3.5 turns), power steering blank column from flashback, firewall mounting plates/seal, vintage air power steering kit, and hurst master shifter. A lot of money and time to fix the abuse of previous owners, but it drives amazing now. My only regret is not doing the work sooner.
So, with input from other forum members, I got a red head box (3.5 turns), power steering blank column from flashback, firewall mounting plates/seal, vintage air power steering kit, and hurst master shifter. A lot of money and time to fix the abuse of previous owners, but it drives amazing now. My only regret is not doing the work sooner.
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