What is the length of the steering shaft after it is shortened to add the later model power steering box to a 66 F-250 with manual steering?
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Power steering shaft length
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Power steering shaft length
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Tom @ Flashbacks would know...
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I went and measured my stash. These are for F-100. If the F-250 is different, someone speak up. But I think they are the same, assuming 2 wheel drive. I have no clue what happens up front to a 4x4.
2x 65 floor shift, manual steering, 35 5/8" measured with the tape hooked on the rag joint flange, right at one of the bolt holes.
1x 69?? floor shift, Powersteering w/Saginaw box I am pretty sure, 32 13/16 overall.
1x 75? Floor or automatic column shift, cannot remember which, but doesn't matter. 33 5/16 overall.
In the case of the latter years 75, the basic shaft geometry is the same as the 69, but there are additional threads and nipple on the shaft. the later shaft can be used with the earlier steering wheels by cutting 1/2" off.
I would NOT try and shorten a old shaft. Think about what happens if it fails.... The bottom flange is not welded on -- its a splined joint that appears to be hot swaged on.
Getting the correct length shaft is as simple as asking around. I am sure Tom has one. Hell, I have two laying around, but I'd rather you buy from Tom.
2x 65 floor shift, manual steering, 35 5/8" measured with the tape hooked on the rag joint flange, right at one of the bolt holes.
1x 69?? floor shift, Powersteering w/Saginaw box I am pretty sure, 32 13/16 overall.
1x 75? Floor or automatic column shift, cannot remember which, but doesn't matter. 33 5/16 overall.
In the case of the latter years 75, the basic shaft geometry is the same as the 69, but there are additional threads and nipple on the shaft. the later shaft can be used with the earlier steering wheels by cutting 1/2" off.
I would NOT try and shorten a old shaft. Think about what happens if it fails.... The bottom flange is not welded on -- its a splined joint that appears to be hot swaged on.
Getting the correct length shaft is as simple as asking around. I am sure Tom has one. Hell, I have two laying around, but I'd rather you buy from Tom.
Re: Power steering shaft length
I remembered that fordification has a great how to on this topic, after I wrote it all for you.
http://www.fordification.com/tech/powersteering.htm
I was right about F250 and F100 being the same in this department.....
http://www.fordification.com/tech/powersteering.htm
I was right about F250 and F100 being the same in this department.....
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Re: Power steering shaft length
these are measurements
Bendix Box Shaft 34 15/16
Non-Power Steering 35 5/8
Ford power steering 32 7/8
Bendix Box Shaft 34 15/16
Non-Power Steering 35 5/8
Ford power steering 32 7/8
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Thanks Guys!
If it cain't be fixed with a sledge hammer it must be an electrical problem!
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I would use a shaft Blackwaterforge shortened.... ever see the way he can work metal! i am sure it would be safe.
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x2Bill W wrote:I would use a shaft Blackwaterforge shortened.... ever see the way he can work metal! i am sure it would be safe.
i would not worry either
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Thanks Guys!
Shortening the shaft doesn't seem like a big deal.
Shortening the shaft doesn't seem like a big deal.
If it cain't be fixed with a sledge hammer it must be an electrical problem!