70 E300 steering questions.
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#8
I agree
It is not worth junking it yet
But, you are never going to find that bell crank new or rebuilt
So it might be time for leaf springs and 4x4, the whole shootin match as far as steering goes
It's too bad someone like Moog never made a aftermarket replacement part (there just aren't enough of those vans out there)
It is not worth junking it yet
But, you are never going to find that bell crank new or rebuilt
So it might be time for leaf springs and 4x4, the whole shootin match as far as steering goes
It's too bad someone like Moog never made a aftermarket replacement part (there just aren't enough of those vans out there)
#9
As a former body shop owner I see significant rust already formed along pinch weld and wheel well areas too. If that's not expertly addressed and repair it will advance quite quickly.
#10
For 52 years old, I consider it mint. The structure is awesome. I have been a body man for 40 years and I have fabricated all of the replacement rockers and lower 1/4s. I will post pics of the progress, and yes I have an 8' break, bead roller, English wheel. As far as the steering components, I will remove and work it on the bench/ machine shop to make it right. There seems to be a shortage of tec information on these steering systems. Not for long though, I will plow through it, as body men do when challenged.
#11
Something to think about for your fng bell crank
Jaguar ball joints in the older XJs had shims in them and the ball itself was the size of a golf ball and came out
You could remove a shim and make a loose ball joint tight again
You, if you knew the big guy JC, you might be able to have a machinist cut your original one to where a jag setup can be modified to work in yours
If you were to prefect that procedure you could sell about three thousand units maybe
Jaguar ball joints in the older XJs had shims in them and the ball itself was the size of a golf ball and came out
You could remove a shim and make a loose ball joint tight again
You, if you knew the big guy JC, you might be able to have a machinist cut your original one to where a jag setup can be modified to work in yours
If you were to prefect that procedure you could sell about three thousand units maybe
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#13
You nailed it, I typed it in and there it was. Section 32 - '64-'72 Ford Trucks Master Parts Catalog - FORDification.com
Starting point, now to find parts. Thanks very much
Starting point, now to find parts. Thanks very much
#14
so you need the 1969 and up with manual steering E300
Steering bell crank part number "C8UZ-3355-B"?
I am sure there is a good one around the world somewhere, but where? I have tried a couple of sources I use such as rear counter, green sales, and NOS but with no luck so far.
You may wind up needing a fabrication shop to help out.
Keep us informed and let us know of any good links you come across for old parts.
Steering bell crank part number "C8UZ-3355-B"?
I am sure there is a good one around the world somewhere, but where? I have tried a couple of sources I use such as rear counter, green sales, and NOS but with no luck so far.
You may wind up needing a fabrication shop to help out.
Keep us informed and let us know of any good links you come across for old parts.