Need a Steering Coupler help please..

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Mar 27, 2009 | 10:22 PM

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73f100shortbed

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Originally Posted by TheNomad

Oh well, live and learn and never trust some body selling parts that's not a reputable business..
Also I can't get PMs any more..
Thanks Bill.

I purchased something from the same person and had a very good experience and I'm ready to purchase more stuff. While everyone has their opinions I wouldn't say not to trust the person or that he is not reputable honestly. I think maybe there is some miscommunication. That always leads to a problem. From what I also understand the seller has offered you the right part as well. I think dealing with fellow members is easier than Ebay and honestly it really isn't in anyone's best interest to try and deceive others since everyone would find out. Just my $0.02.

Jun 22, 2009 | 02:01 PM

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smithe26

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I have a 1973 Ford F-350 with a stripped Steering Coupler (the teeth are stripped, so when the engine is off the steering doesn't work at all, slips 100%). The local junkyards don't have the part, the Ford Dealer doesn't either, and it looked like it was $52 on ebay - more than I want to spend.

Here's a question - my neighbor is a welder. Can I just have him weld the crap out of it so it grips? Would be there any major reason to not do that? I'm only planning on using this truck as an occasional in-town hauler. Would that work? Thanks!

Jun 22, 2009 | 02:16 PM

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peganit2

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Absolutely NOT!!!!!!!!! If you said you were going to keep it off road and under 20mph, maybe, but you're risking your life and everyone around that truck if you take it on the street.

Welding two alloyed and dissimilar metals together without following the right procedure to the letter WILL! result in catastrophic failure. It is impossible to follow the procedure with the components assembled.

Jun 24, 2009 | 05:43 PM

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Action4478

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Originally Posted by smithe26

I might drill a hole though the shaft & use a roll pin.. or cut a slot in the coupler & use an appropriate size clamp ...52.00 is not bad for the part ...

Can't drive without it ....(makes it cheap)

Aug 21, 2009 | 05:34 PM

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Earthwerks Unlimited

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Number dummy--need your help

Number dummy: Not to derail this thread, but I have a 1983 F-600 with a 370 and PS regular steering column.

I need the "intermediate steering shaft" for it. The local dealer has one but he wants $350 for it which seems too steep--dunno.

I'm wondering if anyone rebuilds these or parts available for me to do it?

Any idea what the part number is? The dealer gave me E4HC3B76A but google offered nothing. I've tried some obsolete parts houses to no avail.

Signed,
Can't-stay-in-my-lane

Feb 14, 2011 | 11:28 PM

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moroney167

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From: New Windsor NY

Anyway to ge tsome info out of someone for me?

Need advise for loose steering as well and I would like to try this rag joint before the new steering gear box.

76 F250 360 Manual 4 Speed reg cab/long bed Power steering.

Just going crazy with trying to figure this out.

Thanks so much in advance