added saginaw p/s works but is catchy

[hillcountryflt]

On my 71 f100 - I moved from 3-on-tree to c4 auto, changed out steering column and added power steering using a saginaw unit from a similar year pickup. My p/s pump and brackets came from about an 85 f150. I had previously upgraded to power disc brakes using components from a mid 70s f150.
The p/s works, but it is "catchy" at the sides. When on the jack stands, I notice no catching when taking the wheel from coast-to-coast. The pitnam arm appears to be correct. I mention that as I remember struggling some with connecting the pitnam arm to the drag link.
I don't know that this steering behavior would stop it from passing inspection, but it and an issue I am having with the right headlight (lot dimmer) appear to be all that's left for me to get this truck inspected and then licensed for the road.

[cep62]

The dim light is most likely a bad ground , clean your connections or run a jumper wire.

[hillcountryflt]

Ran a ground direct to battery post but no change. However, I am going to try grounding the headlight ground terminal directly.
As to steering issue..seems it might have been related to missing spring between steering wheel and column bushing. Seems a lot better now.

[Mach428]

Have you tried swapping headlights from right to left? You may just have a bad headlight

[hillcountryflt]

Yep on swapping. Going to have to bring out the ole multimeter and see how much juice I have getting to different parts of the wiring harness.

[hillcountryflt]

I did two things in the steering issue. Ordered a new steering gearbox and replaced tie rods and drag link with parts for a 75 model. Seems to have worked.

[tsherry]

You could spend an hour or so and convert your headlights to a relay setup, and you'll be stunned by the difference....Best upgrade I've done in years.

[hillcountryflt]

You could spend an hour or so and convert your headlights to a relay setup, and you'll be stunned by the difference....Best upgrade I've done in years.

That's an "iwanna" do for both of my bumps.

[basketcase0302]

tsherry » Sun Mar 27, 2016 3:48 pm

You could spend an hour or so and convert your headlights to a relay setup, and you'll be stunned by the difference....Best upgrade I've done in years.

Another vote for this, but don't be fooled into buying a LMC relay "set".
Fab your own wiring / terminals / relays / circuit breakers and walk away from your headlight issues for 30+ years.

[hillcountryflt]

I bought a relay set for my pertronics ignition on my 69 f100. Not sure if it improved anything and sure seemed pricey for what I got. I will just have to sit there, find out the components I need to buy and put one together.

[basketcase0302]

hillcountryflt » Tue Mar 29, 2016 6:52 am
I bought a relay set for my pertronics ignition on my 69 f100. Not sure if it improved anything and sure seemed pricey for what I got. I will just have to sit there, find out the components I need to buy and put one together.

I sent out the part #'s with my truck when I sold it last year or I could help.
Can def advise to shop ebay for the best deals and to also replace the headlight sockets with the ceramic type, (our trucks came with a plastic type from the factory that just don't hold up to the heat of halogen bulbs terminal ends well). The new socket I'd gotten also came with new terminal ends-be careful when installing these as they will crack easily!
Hope it helps.

[hillcountryflt]

New power steering gearbox in place. I have a very slight leak at the the upper line. Will the drag link and tie rods (think I just needed one tie rod and the drag link) and the new steering gear, things seem much better in the very limited testing done.