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unlovedford
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Posted: 07-March-2011 at 4:40AM |
We have been talking about upgrades to the factory steering boxes in the '72-'76 Torinos and so I made some pictures of boxes out of a '72 Torino, '74 Torino (still has the rag joint plate installed in pics), '96 Grand Cherokee, and a '98 Grand Cherokee. The idea here is whether these Jeep steering boxes will adapt to the Torino and what would be involved in the swap. These Jeeps drive and steer well, and these boxes are plentiful and relatively inexpensive.
SIDE NOTES: The '72 Torino box I have looks different than the '74 Torino box, but seems to have the same mtg points - I will pull it off this week and make sure. The '96 and '98 Grand Cherokee boxes are identical. I will pull the rag joint off the '74 box to make sure the shafts are the same on all boxes. Torino boxes have 4 mounting points, but only 3 are used and the Jeep uses the same 3 points. I'll update as I can, so please let me know any ideas or thoughts. Thanks, Joe |
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unlovedford
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FORGOT TO ADD THIS - Pittman Arms are different, but bolt size and shaft look interchangeable.
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Joe
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Psquare75
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You have two different style Ford boxes there, a "Ford" and "Saginaw box. This really does look promising to try now.
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Paul
77 XR7 460/C6/3.00:1 *SOLD* 78 XR7 523/C6/3.5:1 79 F100 460/TKO500/3.25:1 'I also have some left over potatoes-I understand you can generate electricity from them'- Foote500 |
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Grande Verde
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Most saginaw 3 bolt (inside of frame mount) boxes are similar in overall shape and mounting. The big question is if the indexing keyways on the sector shafts are the same.
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Psquare75
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UnlovedFord, do you have a pitman arm puller? Care to explore a little further and see if they physically interchange? (My $ is on yes, as the Chevy pitman arm from a Chevelle fits the Jeep box, as well).
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Paul
77 XR7 460/C6/3.00:1 *SOLD* 78 XR7 523/C6/3.5:1 79 F100 460/TKO500/3.25:1 'I also have some left over potatoes-I understand you can generate electricity from them'- Foote500 |
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unlovedford
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I plan on getting a puller from Auto Zone this weekend and doing that very thing - will make sure that the indexing keyway is the same on both boxes, too. I was pretty tired when I made the pics yesterday, and it didn't dawn on me that the '72 was a Ford box until I was checking the pics after posting. DUH. I should know better than that. Anyone need a good Ford box, lol?
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Joe
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Rockatansky
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you'll need the bigger puller, the regular one that i rented didn't fit
a little warmth from a propane torch and a few judicious taps with a small mallet helped quite a bit. load some tension into the puller then warm and tap the hex until it starts moving, if you try to just muscle the arm off there's a good chance it'll break the puller first Edited by Rockatansky - 07-March-2011 at 8:58AM |
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Psquare75
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Paul
77 XR7 460/C6/3.00:1 *SOLD* 78 XR7 523/C6/3.5:1 79 F100 460/TKO500/3.25:1 'I also have some left over potatoes-I understand you can generate electricity from them'- Foote500 |
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mcford
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looks like one is for front steer, other is for rear steer.
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Eliteman76
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OK man...just checking for fun and profit.
How goes the detroit inquisition?
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Psquare75
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Oooh. Forgot all about the front vs. rear steer issue.
I did notice, that Advance Auto Parts (and Advance Auto Parts.com) sells the Lares quick ratio box for..... $100 (+ core). |
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Paul
77 XR7 460/C6/3.00:1 *SOLD* 78 XR7 523/C6/3.5:1 79 F100 460/TKO500/3.25:1 'I also have some left over potatoes-I understand you can generate electricity from them'- Foote500 |
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unlovedford
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I promise to get to the boxes week after next. Busy work week next week, and the last 2 weeks have been devoted to stripping and scrapping my fiance's Prelude and stripping the '72 GTS. We had a serious wreck in the Lude 2 years ago and she has been bugging me to build her an exact duplicate of it, so I was thrilled to salute that hull as it was being crushed! Now I'll have to start the build on the new shell. (sigh...)
I will pull the pitman arms off both and examine them thoroughly once I get back in town, and update everyone. |
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Joe
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Eliteman76
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uh. Honda Qualude.
Send 'em all to the crusher.
Cool. Honestly, I have no vested interest because my GTS seems to have a 3 turn lock to lock box
{Sammy Hager had a song, 3 loc box, ironically...no releation?}
But I want to see the results!
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Andrew:GTS.ORG admin, '72 Q code 5 speed Restomod
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unlovedford
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Thank you for the song plant. Sammy rules!
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Joe
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Psquare75
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What year Prelude?
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Paul
77 XR7 460/C6/3.00:1 *SOLD* 78 XR7 523/C6/3.5:1 79 F100 460/TKO500/3.25:1 'I also have some left over potatoes-I understand you can generate electricity from them'- Foote500 |
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bmf
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I found a good deal on a 2.5-3 turns lock to lock saginaw box. Should I, or should I not put one in my 72 gt wagon?--And why?
Thanx, Ray
Edited by bmf - 27-March-2011 at 6:00AM |
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"I am completely broke and have the ability to sustain that"
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Rockatansky
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we need to get to the gritty on pump pressure differences between Ford / GM pumps & Saginaw / Ford boxes
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Psquare75
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Eh... details. I've mixed and matched the GM style pump, Ford "canister" pump, and the "plastic" pump.. Get the box up first and see how it physically works, IMO.
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Paul
77 XR7 460/C6/3.00:1 *SOLD* 78 XR7 523/C6/3.5:1 79 F100 460/TKO500/3.25:1 'I also have some left over potatoes-I understand you can generate electricity from them'- Foote500 |
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Rockatansky
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that's where i'm at too but some guys might run into a problem with certain combos
i just rebuilt & bolted a manual gearbox on my frame rail
Hoses? HOSES? we don't need no stinkin hoses...
Awww, my belt flew off
Awww, i sprung a leak
last time i drove it with power steering, the return hose was tight & routed over the header, boiled the fluid out of the pump Fuggetaboutit
i have a Ford & Sag box & 2 Thompson pumps if anyone's interested Edited by Rockatansky - 27-March-2011 at 9:08AM |
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Psquare75
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Hoses are specific to the pump/box combo..
Do you have the OEM cooler? ;). I added a hydraulic fluid cooler from a Mack truck to cool my fluid.. with headers, the fluid got very hot. What pump are you using, and what box?
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Paul
77 XR7 460/C6/3.00:1 *SOLD* 78 XR7 523/C6/3.5:1 79 F100 460/TKO500/3.25:1 'I also have some left over potatoes-I understand you can generate electricity from them'- Foote500 |
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bmf
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I've been researching, and some of what I have found is:
Pressures are nominally 900-1000 psi this can be regulated by the built in relief valve ie.shim,spring and drill C***y police cars have a nice oil cooler some fords have a long loop of pipe in front of the radiator most have a small one on the ac unit or, you dont need one except for hard use (racing) or airation GM sagnaw will work with a spacer to change the bolt pattern Ford saginaw quick ratio is custom for the big ford ($4-500) Original question was if the 2 1/2 turn box would be any advantage on my 72 GT wagon? Thanx, Ray
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"I am completely broke and have the ability to sustain that"
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Rockatansky
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it was just a 'temporary' set up, the plan was to use an old trans cooler in front of the Rad but i'm pretty sure it got tossed during a move where i wasn't able to keep Everything. never did find it. Boss balancer went at the same time, i had no idea how much they'd be worth or i woulda stuck in my pants but it's all burnt boiled fluid down the highway now...
manual windows, locks, steering, brakes & hopefully i'll get my toploader back in there too
Real Men use tire chocks... damn i miss pop starting my old 72 by myself
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Psquare75
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We aren't sure if the GM box is a 100% go for your car yet, Ray. I actually burst a power steering line due to heat (same issue, return line was close to the headers). The cooler I added solved it.
Max, a tranny cooler will be just fine IMO. If you need one, I've got a couple. |
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Paul
77 XR7 460/C6/3.00:1 *SOLD* 78 XR7 523/C6/3.5:1 79 F100 460/TKO500/3.25:1 'I also have some left over potatoes-I understand you can generate electricity from them'- Foote500 |
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Rockatansky
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i've got boxes & pumps if anyone needs some, manual box is torqued in place
i'll grab some pics of them for the thread as soon as it's feasible
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bmf
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Don't know who was asking for what but here is what I have:
72 GT wagon Cowl completely apart Rusty floor Reworking cowl rear is 9"with 12 something ford disk and 1" spacers rebuilt with posi and powdered front are 12 something 72 tbird I can still use 15" slotmag smoke powder or dodge police which I prefer Installing clutch pedals 72 chero and hydraulic bellhousing from 83 pickup flywheel same tremec 600 5 speed hydroboost rebuilt 79? merc Saginaw pump with 2 returns and all hoses from same gear is undecided frame is powdercoated and still off of the wagon All bushings are poly I am waiting on spring and the engine (a little above 400 hp) that is where I am at the moment I am old and tired and this will be the last one I do. Except mabey the ranchero (72) needs to be freshened, or the 36 ford pickup I am trying to buy, or the '14 overland in the barn, mabey a 351 in the Miata. I just cant make up my mind, Oh well, the tinkle of ice on crystal and she splash of soda on scotch is calling. I have decided for now. thanx for listening, Ray |
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Eliteman76
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On the power steering cooler, just as a basic suggestion for those not running AC:
late 90's V6 Ford Contour PS cooler: Unit will bolt in, on the bottom of the rad support, using factory holes: I ended up having to pull out due to I am running factory AC. I have the cooler off a 1999 CVPI, I pulled out of storage and am going to run. I also had cleaned up an original PS cooler and had it powder coated, but I may not use now. I have been running the Ford pump, no cooler, and had no issues last year on Powertour, but no cooler left me rethinking things. |
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Andrew:GTS.ORG admin, '72 Q code 5 speed Restomod
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Eliteman76
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As a side note...parts store hoses suck.
If for any reason you need to get new hoses...I suggest taking your originals, and go to a local hydraulic shop. I have a industrial shop I use for hoses for my snow plow stuff, and something I am going to do in the next month. |
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Rockatansky
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that is pretty slick when you can take a Genuine Ford part from something else and it bolts in place using existing mount points
they say the crates the Model A engines came in were used for the floorboards, or the Model T...
main problem i had boiling the fluid was because of the position/direction of the return tube into the reservoir. trying to eliminate the leak from the pump O-ring because the Res can was mangled from some Breaker Bar Jack tightening the PS belt for 30 years, i changed the Res can to one i had in stock with a 'straight out the back' return tube instead of the 90* turn the leaker had. this caused the return to route over the header. don't do it
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Psquare75
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Andy, I'm not seeing the issue with the hoses.. Different lengths?
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Paul
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Eliteman76
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Sorry, failed to clarify:
Left, original, 1972 hose.
Middle, replacement hose, from 15 years ago.
Right, replacement hose I got.
The new replacement hose was too long, the metal portions are not bent the same as the 1972 hose.
I suspect it's for possibly a Lincoln, but not sure.
All I know is, the hoses specifed for a 1972-1976 Torino/Montego are NOT correct, as I had Advanced Auto and Orielly's order in a couple different hoses and gave up after getting so pissed off at the same reboxed hose coming out of Mexico.
I pulled hoses off a good pump I had, from that 1974 Q code Ranchero
I know I've said it before, but Ford only made HOW MANY freaking intermediates?
Sorry, this stuff pisses me off.
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