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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 08:48 AM
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steering column troubles

was wondering if anybody makes a steering column rebuild set of something like that because the tilt on my 79 doesnt want to stay where you put it, if you put it up all the way and just turning normal it will slide back to the bottom tilt position, any help is appreciated
 
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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 09:24 AM
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No kits that I have seen. This style column isn't that hard to fix, just take plenty of pictures. If you go to this link I have uploaded a breakdown of the column and have some pics of the tilt mechanism: 1979 Ford Bronco Steering column repairs pictures, videos, and sounds | SuperMotors.net
 
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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by lucky no. 7
was wondering if anybody makes a steering column rebuild set of something like that because the tilt on my 79 doesnt want to stay where you put it.

If you put it up all the way and just turning normal it will slide back to the bottom tilt position.
Typical Ford tilt wheel problem, usually caused by the following:

E2TZ3B661A (replaced DOAZ3B661A) ..Tilt Wheel Locking Lever / Ford just obsoleted this part.

OZARK FORD in Ozark AR has TWO = 800-264-1162.

RED TAYLOR FORD in Corning AR has TWO = 870-857-3518.

BEASLEY FORD in York PA has TWO = 717-755-2911.

PERFORMANCE FORD in Omaha NB has THREE = 402-502-5366.

41 additional Ford Dealers (none in AR) have one each, one obsolete parts vendor has one.

Fits: 1976/91 Econoline // 1978/91 F100/350; F(Super Duty) & Bronco // Myriad 1970/91 FoMoCo Passenger Cars.

This lever has teeth on it that correspond to the tilt wheel settings. When the teeth wear down, the tilt wheel will not longer stay in position.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 12:05 PM
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Tilt wheel won't move

My 79 started getting tight when I tryed to adjust it years ago, so I got it where it's comfortable and left it alone. Would be great to get it working again. F-150, 400, T-18. Any help on parts?
 
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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 12:18 PM
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thanks alot for the help, wanting to get this project going to be my daily driver again
 
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