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Nov 23, 2009 | 08:15 PM

Voodoo ChildVood

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Can anyone tell me if the Bendix power steering gearbox is shorter than the Ford brand gearbox on a 1968 Ford F100. Or are there different length steering shafts for this truck. I am having trouble putting in a power steering unit for my truck. Thanks!!!

Nov 23, 2009 | 09:31 PM

steve340

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I also have a 69 F100 with the Bendix steering box. I bought a rebuilt one 2 years ago and it is leaking again. It is cheaper to use the Ford box (half the price) but the steering column has to be changed.

Nov 23, 2009 | 11:53 PM

jhooch

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The Bendix box is slightly shorter than the Ford unit. The steering shafts are different. I put a Bendix box in my '66 using a steering shaft from a '68 F100 with factory Bendix box. Hope this helps.

Nov 24, 2009 | 04:37 AM

jowilker

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VooDoo, If memory serves, the Bendix and non power should swap. It is a the later Saginaw power gear that has to have the column swapped in also.

John

Nov 24, 2009 | 07:13 AM

Voodoo ChildVood

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I'll visit my local junkyard today and get the right steering shaft. Thanks guys for all your help, very much appreiciated!!!!

Nov 24, 2009 | 11:39 AM

jhooch

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jowilker

VooDoo, If memory serves, the Bendix and non power should swap. It is a the later Saginaw power gear that has to have the column swapped in also.

John

The Bendix box also requires a different (shorter) shaft when converting from the manual box.

Nov 25, 2009 | 09:01 AM

NumberDummy

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C6TZ3524M .. Steering Shaft / Use w/Bendix P/S / 34 15/16" long / Flange has (1) 1/2" slot & (1) 3/4" slot / Obsolete

Fits: 1966 F100/250 2WD from serial number 900,001.

Fits: 1967/68 F100/250 2WD.
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C9TZ3524B .. Steering Shaft / Use w/Bendix P/S / 34 15/16" long / Flange has (2) 3/4" slots / Obsolete

Fits: 1969 F100/250 2WD before serial number D96,001.

Note #1: 1969 F100/250 2WD & F350 from serial number D96,001 / 1970/72 F100/250 2WD & F350: Ford P/S.
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C5TZ3524H .. Steering Shaft / 35 5/8" long / Use with Manual Steering / Flange has (1) 1/2" slot & (1) 3/4" slot / Obsolete

Fits: 1965/66 F100/250 2WD / 1967/68 F100/F250 2WD & F350.
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C9TZ3524A .. Steering Shaft / Use with Manual Steering / 35 5/8" long / Flange has (2) 3/4" slots / Obsolete

Fits: 1969/72 F100/250 2WD & F350.
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Note #2: F350's were not available w/P/S until mid-year 1969. All used Ford P/S.

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Nov 25, 2009 | 08:04 PM

Ford_Six

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Here's the article with all the info you need. Modding the existing column is very easy.
Power Steering & Disk Brakes 2wd 65-72 .: Articles

Nov 26, 2009 | 06:54 PM

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jhooch

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Your 68 column was most likely behind a Bendix box because I don't believe the Ford box was available until '69. Just find a column from a 70-72 with power steering and you should be fine.