Engine Perch Mod for PS
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JDunk
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Engine Perch Mod for PS
Hey y'all, I am currently undertaking the task of converting my 1967 f100 to power steering. I know that the drivers side engine perch has to be modified to accommodate the larger Saginaw steering box. What is the best/strongest way to modify the perch?
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sargentrs
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Re: Engine Perch Mod for PS
Just take an angle grinder with a cut off wheel and whack a chunk out on the inside corner. Photos here at the bottom of the page http://www.fordification.com/tech/powersteering.htm
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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.
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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JDunk
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Re: Engine Perch Mod for PS
I have read the power steering article a few times it just seemed unclear on the topic of the perch. Are there any concerns about strength with cutting a chunk out of the perch?sargentrs wrote:Just take an angle grinder with a cut off wheel and whack a chunk out on the inside corner. Photos here at the bottom of the page http://www.fordification.com/tech/powersteering.htm
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69Ford
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Re: Engine Perch Mod for PS
Here's one that was done by my dad. After he passesd away I replaced it with the correct one I received from another fordification member. I just don't believe in hacked parts that could fail. Late 69 and up had the correct one power or manual steering. All of the bumps have the holes in the frame for power steering perch's. Easy to convert. I hung this on my garage wall as a reminder of him. The old guys do any thing that worked to save money and time. I say do it right with the correct one they are available.
1969 Ford F100 Styleside standard cab 360 C6
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JDunk
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Re: Engine Perch Mod for PS
Yeah youre probably right. Im headed up to a junkyard today to see if i can pull the right perch. Thanks for sharing, thats a cool reminder!69Ford wrote:Here's one that was done by my dad. After he passesd away I replaced it with the correct one I received from another fordification member. I just don't believe in hacked parts that could fail. Late 69 and up had the correct one power or manual steering. All of the bumps have the holes in the frame for power steering perch's. Easy to convert. I hung this on my garage wall as a reminder of him. The old guys do any thing that worked to save money and time. I say do it right with the correct one they are available.
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