steering coupling...(rag joint)

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Mar 19, 2004 | 09:53 PM

raydioed

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From: raleigh/durham

steering coupling...(rag joint)

I,m wondering if theres a way to eliminate/modify the steering coupling on my 76 F100 as the holes in it are worn so much that replacing the "rag" is useless.What would be the best way to fix this?

Mar 19, 2004 | 10:21 PM

bob arrington

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when you replace the "rag" it woll include those parts also,bob

Mar 19, 2004 | 10:36 PM

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Thank you Bob but I was referring to the flange above the rag that looks to be pressed on the steering shaft,how can I get that off the shaft?

Mar 20, 2004 | 04:39 AM

Ford_Six

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You will probably have more success on this in the proper forum.

Mar 20, 2004 | 11:33 AM

Mil1ion

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Use an 12 point 11mm or 7/16" wrench or socket ,and loosen it so the flange slides off.
Both come off this way

Mar 20, 2004 | 12:53 PM

raydioed

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OK thanks, the further I go the worse it gets.When I got the joint disconnected I found that there is lots of play (3/4") or more in the shaft goin into the steering gearbox,so do I have to replace the box or can I get parts and rebuild it ?

Mar 20, 2004 | 05:39 PM

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Replace the box. You can get one from the suppliers in my sig or one of those listed in the links section of my FTE web page.

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Mar 20, 2004 | 07:13 PM

raydioed

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From: raleigh/durham

Ok thanks for the help guys,maybe now that I know what to do I can get my old six banger fixed and on the road again without wandering all over the place,as is its kinda hard to keep it between the ditches!Its in pretty good shape besides that and a cracked exhaust manifold which I will replace next.....Glad I found some folks that likes Ford trucks as much as I do and dont mind sharing your knowledge. Great group!