Steering Column
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Steering Column
Got a question. On the steering column in my 71 f100, the shifter has alot of play in it. What i mean is that when it is in drive, i can move the shifter up and down a little, not enough to switch gears. When it is in drive, the indicator is actually a little below it. I can move it up to the 'D', but it won't stay by itself. I think there is an insulator of some sort. It just has alot of slack in it, it seems. Obsolete ford lists some sort of insulator for the shifter. When it get the time and $$$, I'll pull the steering column, put new bearings and sleeves, and whatever replacement parts the Obsolete Ford has for it. Anybody know about this problem?
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Steering Column
Jason When you install your new Summit Racing Megashifter, it won't be a problem any longer.
John
66 F100s
In the still cool hours of the night, you can hear chevys rusting away.
John
66 F100s
In the still cool hours of the night, you can hear chevys rusting away.
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That's true, but I'd still like to know what causes the problem. I'll still end up going through the column to replace the bearings, etc, and fix the turn signal cam.
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jason if you plan on keeping your truck, you might want to find a shop manual for that model,and you will have the info in front of you. To fix the signal cam just pull the wheel, the cam is at the top.
John
66 F100s
In the still cool hours of the night, you can hear chevys rusting away.
John
66 F100s
In the still cool hours of the night, you can hear chevys rusting away.
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Most of the slop is probably in the internals of the column. There is a long tube in there that connects the shift collar to the lower shift lever that protrudes from the column under the hood. The part on tube which actautes on these parts is only spot-welded on; they usually get worn or actually break. Othere points to check are the linkage pivots which connect to the tranny and column. Shop manual is an excellent idea because it will have those neat illustrations.
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I have a Chilton for it. But I've never looked around for any others. The illustrations for the steering column didn't help me too much. What shop manuals are most of you using, and where did you get them?
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