My three speed colomn shifter just died in my 78 (power steering). The shifter itself moves but there is no shifting. The ford dealer said that I can take the column apart and they should be able to get me the part. Wondering If I should just try to find another column?
where would I get one? Any ideas?

78 F100 3spd stnd, stuck in 3rd.

 

There is a metal casting that the shift lever connects to.
Its probally cracked...Mine was. See if he (dealer) can get the part ...If Not you have to find a donor column

I replaced mine without knowing what to expect. It came apart just fine.. BUT it would of been nice to have an extra pair of hands to get the spring loaded thing back to gether.

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1972 F-250
ICQ# 6030753

 

Oft,
Your Three in the Tree, with power sterring, is one of the hardest columns to find. Repair it, or change the entire system to non power steering. It's a pretty easy choice.
Good Luck, Have Fun,
KingFisher

 

a 3-speed with power steering?

is there ANY way you could post or email me a picture of what the bottom end of your column looks like? i've been trying to convert my non-power column to power steering for a while now.

in my neck of the woods, it's tough to find a good non-power column, much less a power one.

good luck
sam

 

Rusty,
I've only heard tell of such a beast. In my opinion, I always thought they were mythical. That means fictional for you normal Truck drivin types.
Good Luck, Have Fun,
KingFisher

 

I changed mine from non power to power. I can get you a picture. drop me a line at spangler14(No Email Addresses In Posts!)

Jayson