Manual Steering Column Difference

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Manual Steering Column Difference

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Will a 1970 automatic manual steering column work on a 67 auto/manual steering?
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Yep. Minor wiring difference but it'll bolt in just fine.
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Thanks
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Re: Manual Steering Column Difference

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Wait a minute! Just happened to remember when I woke up. Check your steering box. If it's a Bendix, you might have an issue. If it's a Saginaw, no problem. The '70 will have a Saginaw and the Saginaw box is longer so the columns are different lengths. Read through this article http://www.fordification.com/tech/powersteering.htm It explains the variations in the columns. It's about swapping to power steering but has some good info on the boxes. I'd suggest measuring the distance from the mounting bracket under the dash to the rag joint just to be sure.
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1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.
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