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Jan 27, 2001 | 10:47 PM

holl

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I have a 1977 F-150 two wheel drive. I want to convert it to manual steering. Does anyone know if this is possible? If so any information would be very helpful.

Jan 28, 2001 | 12:02 AM

PAUL_2

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You want to get rid of the power steering , Correct ? Do you mind if I ask why ?

Jan 28, 2001 | 11:59 AM

holl

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Paul,
Iwant to get rid of my power steering because I am sick of fighting with leaking pumps and gear boxes. Any helpful info.

Jan 28, 2001 | 01:00 PM

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If you want to go back to manual steering , Youll have to find a manual steering gearbox , remove the current gear box , the ps pump , belt & all the associated hardware . There really shouldnt be any reason why you cant repair the leaks you have . I know a few of the guys here have replaced various seals in the gear boxes with success . Same goes for replacing the pump

Jan 30, 2001 | 08:33 PM

Trail_Rider

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The manual column and the power column are different lengths, so you'll have to get a column as well.

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Jan 31, 2001 | 10:04 AM

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You know at the same time I am trying to convert my 77' F100 to power steering and cannot find a steering column. So the logical question is, what are you going to do with yours if you switch?

Feb 5, 2001 | 02:33 PM

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Feb 6, 2001 | 11:28 PM

mudinford

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Its a direct bolt up. All you have to do is find a manual gearbox (which I might know one is) and bolt it up. That simple. I converted one from man to power and we did it in an after noon ...that involved cutting the Pump bracket to fit the current motor....but its a cake walk if you can find the box. But I feel your pain with the never ending leaks...but I just put up with it....wish they put a little more time into the set up...its noisy, leaks...and lets see....LEAKES! But I have mine tamed for now........haha....