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pwr steering box id help
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pwr steering box id help
seems my power steering pump is testing fine...
I think that only leaves the box to have failed?
There is an embossed 'B' on top of the box.
Does that mean it's a bendix?
Search is disabled, but, I remember someone had pictures of the different box's.
I think that only leaves the box to have failed?
There is an embossed 'B' on top of the box.
Does that mean it's a bendix?
Search is disabled, but, I remember someone had pictures of the different box's.
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Bendix box
CleanLX, besides input and output seal leaks there is a O-ring that expands a app 3/16" wide x 3/32" thick nylon band in the cylinder bore. With wear, heat and age the O-ring becomes hard and takes a set as well as the nylon ring wearing, this will let fluid past the piston. With high miles the rack (gear) and sector gear mesh will become loose and let the piston rock in the bore, hard on the nylon seal. There is a rack adjustment. Over tightning the sector (adjustment on the box cover) will make the box feel new but will destroy the cover bushing. Check the cylinder bore for wear and scores. MY Bendix leaked again six months after rebuild and it's like new inside without any wear. It's in the garage to remind me why I sunk over $400 in it. I now run a later Ford box.
Carl......=o&o>........
Carl......=o&o>........
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that is scary Carl.
To run the Ford box in lieu of the Bendix, did you have to swap much other equipment?
I've read that the columns, shafts, and some other goodies need swap'd out as well.
Mike.
To run the Ford box in lieu of the Bendix, did you have to swap much other equipment?
I've read that the columns, shafts, and some other goodies need swap'd out as well.
Mike.
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Bendix to Ford box
cleanLX, the Ford box is about 2 1/4" longer, you need the Ford box, column, shaft, firewall mounting plate, pitman arm, left motor perch and new high and low pressure lines. You'll like the newer box, they are not as sensitive at high speed (60+ mph). It's a pain that's why I stuck with the Bendix box and wasted money before doing the swap. Don't forget money and time to paint the newer column. Set the "preload" on the box while on the bench with just the rag joint.
Carl....=o&o>.......
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Yikes!
I think I'll just bolt another Bendix in and cross my fingers...
Thanks for the info tho.
Mike
I think I'll just bolt another Bendix in and cross my fingers...
Thanks for the info tho.
Mike
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pitman arm install
CleanLX, don't forget to use ant-seize on the sector and pitman spline taper, also retorque the pitman nut after driving 20-40 miles. The arm will seat on the taper and the nut torque will become real low.
Carl.....=o&o>.......
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ok.
autozone has a new/rebuilt bendix box for $219.
was quoted prices as high as $580! Friggin' amazing.
Thanks for the tips Carl.
I'm going to have my mechanic pal install it.
I'll re tq the nut when I get it home from his place... about 20 miles.
Mike H.
autozone has a new/rebuilt bendix box for $219.
was quoted prices as high as $580! Friggin' amazing.
Thanks for the tips Carl.
I'm going to have my mechanic pal install it.
I'll re tq the nut when I get it home from his place... about 20 miles.
Mike H.
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spare box for the future
CleanLX, in your travels, Pick-N-Pull or others get yourself a Ford box, column,
column bracket and pitman arm and store it for the future should the Bendix fail again. It will, you just don't know when. Bendix runs hot, add a large cooler
so the seals and oil will live longer.
Carl....=o&o>....
column bracket and pitman arm and store it for the future should the Bendix fail again. It will, you just don't know when. Bendix runs hot, add a large cooler
so the seals and oil will live longer.
Carl....=o&o>....