Differences between '71 steering column and 73-79?
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Differences between '71 steering column and 73-79?
I really need to get my old Ford on the road again. The existing steering column has problems and I need to replace it (it's missing parts so a rebuild isn't possible). The question is, is the wiring the only thing different between the pre-73 and 73-79 columns? The F250 I have is an auto tranny with power steering, 2WD. Finding a '71 column is just about impossible in this area, but 73-79 parts are everywhere.
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Tilt's were first available in 78 .
The 78/79 tilt will fit but you have to change some wiring for the neutral start/BU lights switch.
There is NO Difference between a 2x4 or 4x4 steering column with Auto trans.
The hook-up to the *steering box from the column* is the only thing that's different.
If your search has come up empty for one, contact me privately.
The 78/79 tilt will fit but you have to change some wiring for the neutral start/BU lights switch.
There is NO Difference between a 2x4 or 4x4 steering column with Auto trans.
The hook-up to the *steering box from the column* is the only thing that's different.
If your search has come up empty for one, contact me privately.
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ok now what???
So if you got them changed what did you do about the wireing?? I am having trouble with colors of wires???
Originally Posted by jlasater
I really need to get my old Ford on the road again. The existing steering column has problems and I need to replace it (it's missing parts so a rebuild isn't possible). The question is, is the wiring the only thing different between the pre-73 and 73-79 columns? The F250 I have is an auto tranny with power steering, 2WD. Finding a '71 column is just about impossible in this area, but 73-79 parts are everywhere.
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i put a 1978 column in my 72 the wirring is not that bad.... mine 72 column was so far gone that the wheel would not come off i broke 4 snap-on puller's.... the sanp on man was noat happy with me ... he told me that in his time with snap-on he never seen any one break a sterring puller like i did ....but if you would like me to i can take some pic of the wirring and post them on my pic's page....