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It would appear that the 72 we got the column from had a steering wheel transplant at some point in the past. It is identical to the original one in my 66 F250, which has the semicircular horn ring. We also took the current column along to make sure the length was correct. Looks like it is all going to match up just fine. Amazing how many little details changed over the years but also how compatible some can be. Guess we got lucky!
We are starting the reassembly of the steering column. Pulled the whole thing apart and replaced the upper and lower shaft bearing. Have all the retainers and such. This is an auto column shift. Quick question: THere is a large spring that appears to fit at the bottom of the shift shaft. When we pulled it apart, this spring was just floating around inside the column once we removed the shifting shaft. It seems to make sense that this large spring goes onto the bottom of the shift shaft and put pressure on the shift arm that connects to the tranny. However, it is harder than heck to get the top of the column together while trying to hold tension on this spring. Are we doing something wrong? Do we have this spring in the wrong place? Is it needed? Seems all the needed tension on the actual steering shaft comes from the smaller spring at the top and the flange at the bottom. Thanks
We are starting the reassembly of the steering column. Pulled the whole thing apart and replaced the upper and lower shaft bearing. Have all the retainers and such. This is an auto column shift. Quick question: THere is a large spring that appears to fit at the bottom of the shift shaft. When we pulled it apart, this spring was just floating around inside the column once we removed the shifting shaft. It seems to make sense that this large spring goes onto the bottom of the shift shaft and put pressure on the shift arm that connects to the tranny. However, it is harder than heck to get the top of the column together while trying to hold tension on this spring. Are we doing something wrong? Do we have this spring in the wrong place? Is it needed? Seems all the needed tension on the actual steering shaft comes from the smaller spring at the top and the flange at the bottom. Thanks
C0DF-7379-A .. Automatic Transmission Shift Tube Spring / 2" Free Length with 6 Coils / Obsolete
Have the part ND - just trying to verify where it goes. Seems it can only go one place. Any tricks to getting the collar attached while trying the hold the whole assembly under pressure. I'm talking about those silly square head bolts that need to slip into the slots on the steering column.
Have the part ND - just trying to verify where it goes. Seems it can only go one place. Any tricks to getting the collar attached while trying the hold the whole assembly under pressure. I'm talking about those silly square head bolts that need to slip into the slots on the steering column.
Never messed with the spring, my '65 F100 had 3 speed w/overdrive.
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