1971 f250 4x4 Manual Steering Question

[ppad1962]

How can you tell if a Manual Steering Box is Bad.....


Thanks
Pete

[71PA_Highboy]

It drives like crap? Wanders all over?

Have someone wiggle the wheel back and forth... 11 O'clock to 1 O'clock...

Watch the pitman arm... if the center of it moves rather than rotates the box needs work.

Not sure if that answers your question... Can you be more specific?


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eric

[ppad1962]

How can you tell if a Manual Steering Box is Bad.....


Thanks
Pete

it is very hard to turn doesnt wiggle also it was leaking very bad is there a kit to refur it????

[averagef250]

Nope. The 65-77.5 Ford F-250 4x4 box parts are all obsolete. unless you have a super dooper steering box repair place that can pull parts out of their *ss.

If the box is leaking, that's a good sign, it means it's not empty. These boxes are tough as nails and most go for a decade or more dry before giving out. If it isn't sloppy put a 50/50 mix of gear oil and grease in it and keep going.

Very hard is a relative term... you shouldn't have an easy time with the wheel unless the truck is rolling with manual steering. Check trunnions and tie rods.

[71PA_Highboy]

I have an extra set of seals if you want them... That way you can reseal the box and stop the leaks...

hth,

eric

[averagef250]

Where'd you get those seals?

[71PA_Highboy]

Ancient Chinese secret....

Actually a local 'Olde Tyme' parts store hooked me up...


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