i have a 64 and it has alot of play ive read on here boxes can't be adjusted for this year. How much play means gearbox and how much means king pins ive heard that too.

 

Normal play in the wheel i 1.25 inches or 5/8 each way. Adjusting the pre load only masks the wear. They were not meant to run this long and sometimes well over 100K which is well past the mechanical limits. A rebuild is available but it is costly.

To see of it is king pins jack the front and move the wheels while some one holds the steering wheel you will be amazed at the play in the tie rods and drag link.

Garbz

 

I've been dealing with "sloppy" steering for like ten years. I just recently replaced the tie rods and drag link....it tightened everything up. It drives so much better, I feel like a complete idiot for not replacing them sooner. (it's never been a daily driver)

 

All the internal steering gearbox parts are obsolete, but all can still be found at Ford Dealers/obsolete parts vendors.

The usual cause for slop in the gearbox is the sector shaft bushing (B8A3576A = 1961/64).

There's only one, it's the same as passenger cars, and it's a "weak sister." By the time 40,000 miles rolls around, it's time for a new one.

If it were my truck, I'd just replace the bushing, the sector shaft seal (C7OZ3591A), and housing gasket (C3AZ3581A).

The costs for these three parts will be minimal, and this is a simple gearbox to work on. If additional parts are required, they can be found and are EZ to install.

 

What would you do for a 66?

 

Ditto, but 1966 F250 2WD's with M/S have 2 sector shaft bushings (C1AZ3576B).

Note that this is a different part [number] than 1961/64's (B8A3576A) use.

The seal and gasket are the same.

 

Thank you very much.
Tried to Rep you but was told I needed to spread it around.

 

Hey ND or anyone else. Could you tell me where I can locate the parts ND listed above?

 

Still trying to track these down. Thanks

 

Ford Dealer....

 

Both numbers are obsolete from Ford, but a number of dealers still show to have them in stock. Your dealer should be able to get them for you.

 

From an earlier post. Hope it helps.


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I am currently driving m '64 F100 everyday to work about 80 mile round trip. The only thing I dont like is that my steering box has too much slack
(This is a TYPICAL problem with Ford steering gears) and can't be adjusted out.

I do have manual steering boxes from '54 and '57 F100's...my question is would either one of these work for my '64?
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C3TZ3504U .. Manual Steering Gearbox / Obsolete (no one has any).

Fits: 1961/64 F100/250 2WD.

Why would you want to install another used steering gear?

It will not be any better....it could be worse.

NEW old stock genuine Ford parts can be found for your present gearbox, I've done this for members here dozens of times.

2) C2AZ3571A .. Steering Shaft Bearing.

GREEN SALES in Cincinnati OH has FOUR: 800-543-4959

ANTIQUE AUTO SUPPLY in Arlington TX has TWO: 817-275-2381.

PARTS INTERNATIONAL in Farmers Branch TX has THREE: 888-727-0418.

BOB ALLEN FORD in Overland Park KS has THREE; 800-676-0675.

TISON MOTOR SALES in Estill SC has THREE: 803-625-2551.
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2) C2AZ3552A .. Steering Shaft Race.

GREEN SALES has FOUR.

ANTIQUE AUTO SUPPLY has THREE.

PARTS INTERNATIONAL has FIFTY.

BOB ALLEN FORD has THREE.

TISON MOTOR SALES has SIX.
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1) B8A3576A .. Sector Shaft Bushing

ANTIQUE AUTO SUPPLY has ONE.

TISON MOTOR SALES has ONE.

JST AUTOMOTIVE in Lebanon TN has ONE: 615-443-3086.

KLIMESH MOTOR SALES in Calmar IA has ONE: 563-562-3241.

LYLE'S FORD-MERCURY in Eagle Grove IA has TWO: 800-397-6319.
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1) C3AZ3581A .. Sector Shaft Seal

GREEN SALES has 113.

PARTS INTERNATIONAL has 14.
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1) C7OZ3591A .. Housing Gasket

GREEN SALES has 84.

PARTS INTERNATIONAL has 50.
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Usually just replacing these bearings, races and the bushing will make a world of difference.

You can install just these parts and see what happens.

If the play is still apparent, then you will have to replace the steering shaft and the sector shaft.

1) C1TZ3524A .. Steering Shaft (includes worm gear)

GREEN SALES has TEN.

BOWMAN FORD SALES in Bowman ND has ONE: 701-523-3257.
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1) B8A3575A .. Sector Shaft

GREEN SALES has EIGHT.

ANTIQUE AUTO SUPPLY has TWO.
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This is a very simple box to work on...I've overhauled dozens like this.

If a klutz like I can do...anyone can.
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Thanks for the info ND!