trouble with the supply of steering box bearings

[SRDUMBYE]

Hi, i decided to service my steering box myself and I found out that both bearings (maybe i'm using incorrectly the word bearing) were beyond worn, and maybe is too much but look like destroyed iron scrap, so i have to change them for a new ones. I think that if the pieces showed on the picture where not so damaged, it will be as easy as buy new balls and change them, but since this pieces are useless, i have a question. How can I ask for this? are there universal or only for steering box aplications? Could i buy it at a ball bearings Shop or only as FOMOCO spare parts... I hope no to been too poor explaining myself, but i have to admit that my english it's a bit rust...

[fordman]

those cages are trashed you cant reuse them. you really need new bearings.

[70_F100]

If they came apart like that, it's likely you've got metal throughout the P/S system.

My suggestion would be to get a rebuilt box, a new or rebuilt pump and install a filter. You'll also need to flush the cooler and lines.

[SRDUMBYE]

As you said Fordmán, those cages are trashed. But how of where can I get them? I mean, is is as easy as go to the spare shope and ask or they are those kind of hard to find spare? And as 70_F100 said, there were small iron chips inside the box, mixed with grease and balls, but I dot understaa why you said p/s when mine is manual... As far as I know I don't have power stering but correct me if I'm wrong. What kind of steering box is mine? Sanginaw or fomoco?

[70_F100]

And as 70_F100 said, there were small iron chips inside the box, mixed with grease and balls, but I dot understaa why you said p/s when mine is manual... As far as I know I don't have power stering but correct me if I'm wrong. What kind of steering box is mine? Sanginaw or fomoco?

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Yours is the Ford manual box. You need part number C2AZ 3571-A (Qty. 2)

The following dealers and obsolete parts vendors have them in stock:

DENNIS CARPENTER FORD REPRODUCTIONS, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28221, (704) 786-8139 2 In Stock
TISON MOTOR COMPANY, ESTILL, SC,2 9918, (803) 625-2551 2 In Stock
WESLEY OBSOLETE PARTS, LIBERTY, KY, 42539, (606) 787-5293 2 In Stock
JST AUTOMOTIVE, LEBANON,TN, 37087, (615) 443-3086 1 In Stock
Klimesh Motor Sales, Calmar, IA, 52132, (563) 562-3241 1 In Stock
Bob Allen Ford Inc., Overland Park, KS, 66212, (913) 381-3000 4 In Stock
PARTS INTERNATIONAL, FARMERS BRANCH, TX, 75234, (888) 727-0418 or (972) 241-8730 4 In Stock
ANTIQUE AUTO SUPPLY, ARLINGTON, TX, 76015, (817) 275-2381 2 In Stock
COLLECTORS AUTO SUPPLY, OROVILLE, WA, 98844, (800) 414-4462 or (800) 414-4462 22 In Stock

[70_F100]

If you haven't got yours fixed yet, here's a good deal on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/66-79-Fo ... 4cf1c37e05

[SRDUMBYE]

Dam! that´s a great deal. too bad i already finish rebuild mine. I changed the bearings ($15USD) bushing ($20USD) and seals ($13USD) aprox plus $18 USD of solid and liquid grease Total: $66USD. Right now is being painted and soon i'll post some pics. Thanks to all you guys!