steering column swap
Junior User
Joined: Aug 2001
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From: Colonial Heights USA-CSA
steering column swap
Is it possible to swap the whole steering column from a late 70s model ford into my 66?I plan on doing a power steering and power brake conversion and would like like to have the steering wheel moved back a few inches for a little more stomach room in the truck. Also.....how difficult is it to move the gas tank from behind the seat to an in between the frame rail tank?One more question......i am not sure if my motor has had hardened valves put in it,will it hurt the motor if it does have hardened valves and i put a lead additive into the gas?or is there a way to tell if it has hardened valves.....thanks alot guy,without this forum,the truck would never get together.
My truck aint pretty,but it beats driving a Honda
My truck aint pretty,but it beats driving a Honda
Fleet Owner
Joined: Jun 1999
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From: Creedmoor, North Carolina
steering column swap
Chris, You sure can, the only problem is the columns are the same length from the floor to the horn button. If you can find a 78 or 79 XLT Lariat and get a tilt wheel you may have a litle more room. I have a 76 column and wheel in my 66, and the 76 wheel is not quite as offset as the 66.
The gas tank issue has been batted around a lot here. Finding a between the rails tank is difficult. The early Mustang gas tanks can be placed between modified rails but must be filled from the bed or oother created source.
I wouldn't worry about the valves too much, the engine will hang for a while on unleaded gas. There has been some failures, but there a lot of old trucks still running with the old valves.
John
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The gas tank issue has been batted around a lot here. Finding a between the rails tank is difficult. The early Mustang gas tanks can be placed between modified rails but must be filled from the bed or oother created source.
I wouldn't worry about the valves too much, the engine will hang for a while on unleaded gas. There has been some failures, but there a lot of old trucks still running with the old valves.
John
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Joined: Aug 2001
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From: Colonial Heights USA-CSA
steering column swap
So the 240 six should be ok with unleaded gas?I dont plan on saving the motor (V-8 is going in it) so it will just be temporary. Would it be possible to get and aftermarket tank that mounted beteen the framerails?Once again,I appreciate all of your help,it is awesome that yer willing to help a kid out,lol.
My truck aint pretty,but it beats driving a Honda
My truck aint pretty,but it beats driving a Honda
Fleet Owner
Joined: Jun 1999
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From: Creedmoor, North Carolina
steering column swap
There are no known bolt up tanks for your truck. Don't worry about the 240, just fuel and go. You can't buy leaded gas, so use what you can get.
I am glad to help, it is the reason I come here every day. :-)
John
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66F100s Rule
In the cool still quiet of night you can hear chevies rusting away.
I am glad to help, it is the reason I come here every day. :-)
John
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In the cool still quiet of night you can hear chevies rusting away.
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Joined: Mar 2001
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From: Magnolia,TX
steering column swap
I have a pair of steel saddle tanks on my 66 along with the tank behind the seat. You should be able to find a saddle tank that would work on your truck. I think there is a pair of plastic saddle tanks on the classifieds on this site. hope this helps
Jack
66 F250 Custom Cab 390 4spd
Jack
66 F250 Custom Cab 390 4spd
