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Old Aug 23, 2009 | 01:29 AM
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how do I tell?

If I am looking under the hood of an f250 and Im not sure if its a 78 or an older model with a 78 grill, how do I tell if it has the 78-79 power steering? What is the visual difference between the 78's power steering and the older power assist? How do I tell if it is power steering, and not power assist?
 
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Old Aug 23, 2009 | 07:38 AM
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power assist has a hydraulic cylinder with the hoses going to it on the tie rod if im not mistaken
 
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Old Aug 23, 2009 | 04:03 PM
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where is the power assist located?
 
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Old Aug 23, 2009 | 04:36 PM
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The control valve is mounted between the pitman arm and steering knuckle and the hydraulic ram is mounted to your axle and tie rod.
 
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Old Aug 23, 2009 | 04:51 PM
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or you could read the frame VIN number
 
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