Bendix p/s
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Spoke with foreman of welding shop mentioned in prior post. Seemed familiar with the 3 on the column modification. Felt confident his shop could do it. Would not quote price until he looks at the column. Need to install ford p/s unit and take measurements. Seems it will be cheaper modifying the column and using ford p/s unit i already have. Aware the Bendix would be direct swap, however, after calling around, found few who work on them anymore. Parts if you can find them expensive. on the other hand, picked up 2 ford p/s units for 4o bucks.
Thanx for the pic's Banjo, certainly can see the difference.
Always subject to change,
dave
Thanx for the pic's Banjo, certainly can see the difference.
Always subject to change,
dave
Last edited by daveengelson; Dec 11, 2003 at 07:24 PM.
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Dave: The difference is 2.00 inches, give or take 1/4 of an inch. I measured my son's '72 with the Ford box, and it is 2 and 1/8 inches shorter than my '66 with the Bendix.
When I measured them off the truck, I came up with the same figure.
For what it is worth, I measured them (on the trucks) from the firewall to the flange on the end of the shaft.
Off the trucks, I measured them from the end of the splined shaft for the rag joint to the centerline of the long shaft.
When I measured them off the truck, I came up with the same figure.
For what it is worth, I measured them (on the trucks) from the firewall to the flange on the end of the shaft.
Off the trucks, I measured them from the end of the splined shaft for the rag joint to the centerline of the long shaft.
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Can't believe it. Made what i thought would be last bone yard trip this season when they were just setting a 65 custom f100 down for fresh pickin. The tool pocket in the bed immediately got my attn. I have the door, but prior owner removed the pocket to put extra fuel tank. Anyhow, did not have tools to remove rusted bolts. Somewhat discouraged when started to look vehicle over. Low and behold the previous owner had done the p/s conversion with the 3 on the column. There was a bendix steering box as big as life. Took column, Bendix, and pump. From my understanding can use later model booster. Also took bezel instrument cluster including gauges that was in great shape. Just had the bezel cluster on my 65 reconditioned, o-well. Going back tomorrow, despite the rain, and remove that tool pocket. Also had a/c may considering pulling, etc.
Banjo and others, really appreciate effort in researching the topic and posting the information.
Anyhow, it is all in the timing, to those fellow hardcore bone yard pickers, never give up.
dave
Banjo and others, really appreciate effort in researching the topic and posting the information.
Anyhow, it is all in the timing, to those fellow hardcore bone yard pickers, never give up.
dave
Last edited by daveengelson; Dec 12, 2003 at 09:05 PM.
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Dave: That might NOT be a conversion, but an original! Congratulations on your find! Keep us posted on your progress and find.
A/C: Get all the brackets, studs, spacers etc etc. off of the engine that you can (if the engine is the same as yours.)
Get the condenser in front, the hoses, even if they are no good (for getting the correct fittings on new hoses), the receiver drier and all. Even thought you shouldn't re-use these, they are crucial to matching up replacement parts.
Of course, get the inside evaporator etc etc. as well.
A/C: Get all the brackets, studs, spacers etc etc. off of the engine that you can (if the engine is the same as yours.)
Get the condenser in front, the hoses, even if they are no good (for getting the correct fittings on new hoses), the receiver drier and all. Even thought you shouldn't re-use these, they are crucial to matching up replacement parts.
Of course, get the inside evaporator etc etc. as well.
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Not sure why included booster in prior post, has nothing to do w/ p/s, o well. Certain this was my last run for the season. Took the tool pocket, what a find. Another picker came along and took the evaporator out of the cab, and removed the brackets and pulleys. There was a 68, not sure what model, that had a/c looked identical to the 65. Same engine. Took the 68 evaporator(allstate) over to the 65 and appears will fit w/ some minor adj. on mounting bracket. Took all the a/c items off 68. The condensor appears to have the dryer incorporated, but was not sure so took the dryer off the 65. Could not get the lower pulley, and balancer off the 68, so remove them off the 65. Left 65 compressor but could retreive if nec. Also found another bendix and took it. Once ya seen one can't mistake it. Appears to need going thru so will try and find someone who reconditions and have it for standby.
Anyhow, certainly got my moneys worth out of this post,
Thanx again for all the help,
dave
Anyhow, certainly got my moneys worth out of this post,
Thanx again for all the help,
dave
Last edited by daveengelson; Dec 13, 2003 at 04:33 PM.
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