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I need help
Well I bought a 62 econoline PU. The good news is it runs really good. Biggest probelm mechanically is that it is really hard to Steer. Anyone know anything about the steering gear in these.
As with most of these the tailgate is rusted but repairable. It is short though and does not come all the way to the top. Is that an orig tail gate?
Bed is 90% good. Lots of rust but can be salvaged. Looking for ideas.
The other areas are gages. All are stuck and dont work.
This will never be a show piece but just a fun thing
thanks for your help
As with most of these the tailgate is rusted but repairable. It is short though and does not come all the way to the top. Is that an orig tail gate?
Bed is 90% good. Lots of rust but can be salvaged. Looking for ideas.
The other areas are gages. All are stuck and dont work.
This will never be a show piece but just a fun thing
thanks for your help
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You're looking at the same steering problems as all us other pre-twin I-beam truck owners. A straight axle and king pins require a bit of muscle to operate and a little more attention to keep it working well.
First off, lube all the joints, the gear box, and the king pins. Make sure you're getting grease into the king pins good - jack it up, have a friend turn the wheel back and forth while you lube - whatever it takes to get grease in the kingpins.
While you have the the front end in the air, check for any binding.
First off, lube all the joints, the gear box, and the king pins. Make sure you're getting grease into the king pins good - jack it up, have a friend turn the wheel back and forth while you lube - whatever it takes to get grease in the kingpins.
While you have the the front end in the air, check for any binding.
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Check the tires, too. My truck was a pain to stear untill I changed the tires. There was nothing wrong with the old ones, except the age. the new ones were bigger, and a softer compound, but easier to turn.
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66beater is right - different tires may help too. Taller tires will definetly help. Tread pattern will make a slight difference and there is an arguement about whether radial or bias tires turn better.
You may be able to fit a power steering unit onto you're truck too. The 61-64 F100 2WD is not easy to fit with power steering because of where the steering box is located, but the Econoline may have a different set up. It may be worth looking into.
You may be able to fit a power steering unit onto you're truck too. The 61-64 F100 2WD is not easy to fit with power steering because of where the steering box is located, but the Econoline may have a different set up. It may be worth looking into.
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While it is jacked up (both wheels off the ground) see if you can turn the wheels side to side easily, without using the steering wheel. If not there might be a "frozen" king pin involved.
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