I'm new to this site but have always loved ford trucks! I have a 1971 project f-100 that belonged to my grandfather who had bought it new. I've done a search but really cant find what im looking for. My truck has the 302 v8 engine with the manual steering, its leaking really bad from it, everything i read is for redoing the seals for a power steering box. Do they make a seal kit for the manual box? if so, who makes it or could one of you give me a link and how hard will it be for me to redo. If this has been answered somewhere before i'm sorry, i didnt find it, any help would really be appreciated.

By the way, awesome site!!!!

 

Welcome to FTE

The manual steering gearbox has one seal, but you will have to remove the Pitman Arm to install it.

The Pitman Arm connects to the steering gearbox sector shaft. The seal fits into the gearbox housing, where the end of sector shaft pokes out.

You will need to rent a Pitman Arm puller from an autoparts store.

C7OZ3591A .. Manual Steering Gearbox Sector Shaft Seal / Obsolete

Fits: 1965/79 F100/250 2WD / 1967/78 F350 & 1979 F350 2WD.

Fits Manual & Power Assist P/S: 1962/74 Fairlane/Torino / 1965/73 Mustang & 1967/73 Cougar with 1 1/8" sector shaft / 1970/77 Maverick/Comet / 1975/80 Granada/Monarch.

Since this seal fits so many applications, I would think NAPA or a good indie autoparts store would have it.

Even though Ford obsoleted it, there are 100's still available from Ford Dealers, obsolete parts vendors.

C7OZ3591A =

OWEN FORD in Jarratt VA has 3 = 434-535-8515.

JST AUTOMOTIVE in Lebanon TN has 4 = 615-443-3086.

WELSEY OBSOLETE PARTS in Liberty KY has 15 = 606-787-5293.

MILLER OBSOLETE PARTS in Binghamton NY has 47 = 607-722-5371.

PARTS INTERNATIONAL in Farmers Branch TX has 50 = 888-727=0418.

DON SANDERSON FORD in Glendale AZ has 58 = 800-595-4839.

GREEN SALES CO. in Cincinnati OH has 145 = 800-543-4959.

 

Wow Bill you know your stuff, I really really appreciate the help, also could you tell me what this would be for, they have it listed as a steering gear pitman shaft seal Advance Auto Parts: Oil Seal by National - Part 323138

I'm not trying to keep worrying you, was just curious if this is something i'd need also? Thanks so much for your help!

 

Sorry, there's no application or dimensions listed, and I don't know diddly about aftermarket autoparts store part numbers.

Ford part number: C7OZ3591A = 1 9/16" O.D. / 1 5/64" I.D. / 1/4" thick.

 

Thanks so much Bill!! You've been a big big help!! Really appreciate it and my truck does too!!