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JBR-3 
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 Topic: Convert to manual steeringPosted: 12-December-2024 at 3:50AM |
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Well I might, I'm looking into it. What I have is 1973 power steering, what I want (maybe) is manual steering. I did some searching and didn't see what I'm looking for, so here's the question: Are the centerlink and idler arm the same for both power and manual in 1973 ? I know the box and the pittman are different.
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Posted: 12-December-2024 at 9:24AM |
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The Ford parts catalog shows only one listing for the idler arm and center link, so you are good. You should just need the steering box and pitman arm. I am pretty sure Rockatansky did this conversion as well, so he might have some additional insight. |
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Posted: 12-December-2024 at 11:03AM |
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i sourced the gear box from Blue Oval 6079 parts when they had a website, looks like they're only selling on ebay now? i found a rebuild tutorial online, seals from a local bearing house. the grease is specific-ish, they said you want the basic drum brake wheel bearing grease not any latest & greatest stuff. an inch-pound torque wrench is needed to check the preload Edited by Rockatansky - 12-December-2024 at 2:07PM |
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Posted: 12-December-2024 at 2:06PM |
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Posted: 14-December-2024 at 10:07AM |
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I have a 1972 that has manual and want to add power steering!
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Posted: 16-December-2024 at 2:16AM |
You guys should swap parts then!
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Posted: 16-December-2024 at 5:24AM |
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I want to say thanks for the help ! I'd like to keep my power setup just in case I don't like the manual steer, then I could switch back. I'm a ways off from the swap though.
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Posted: 16-December-2024 at 12:01PM |
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my pic of the seals didn't get through there it is  |
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