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Aug 25, 2001 | 09:08 AM

390fe

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Steering column rebuild

Does anyone know if the u-joint in the tilt column of my '78 F150 is available as a replacement part from Ford?
Jason Kendrick
1970 F100 Custom 390/C6
1978 F150 Ranger Lariat Supercab 460/C6

Aug 27, 2001 | 09:14 PM

oz9609

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Steering column rebuild

These don't normally wear out they just loosen up a bit. you can tighten them by the bolt & nut that goes through the joint. Tighten just enough to take out the slop any more will cause it to bind.

Aug 28, 2001 | 05:44 PM

390fe

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Steering column rebuild

Thanks! Next time I've got it apart I'll try doing that.
Jason Kendrick
1970 F100 Custom 390/C6
1978 F150 Ranger Lariat Supercab 460/C6

Sep 1, 2001 | 02:55 PM

390fe

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Steering column rebuild

Phil, I was able to tighten the bolt just like you said and it's a whole lot better now! No play at all. Thanks again for the tip!
Jason Kendrick
1970 F100 Custom 390/C6
1978 F150 Ranger Lariat Supercab 460/C6