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Topic: Removing 65 manual steering box
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BLACK65FORDFALCON
Journeyman Posts: 59
From: Sidney, B.C
Registered: Nov 2004
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posted 11-19-2004 02:42 PM
   
I am ready to remove the manual steering box in my 65 falcon. I know I will need a pitman arm puller and a steering wheel puller. How do I go about removing the box, What steps do I have to take? How long of a job is it? I wan't to have the box rebuilt so that it is tight again, I have to remove the box and then ship it away for the rebuild. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks once again.
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 25883
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-19-2004 04:14 PM
Is the engine still in the car?
Headers or exhaust manifolds?
Most times you can get away without a pitman arm puller.More after you answer questions. ------------------
Alex Denysenko
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BLACK65FORDFALCON
Journeyman Posts: 59
From: Sidney, B.C
Registered: Nov 2004
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posted 11-19-2004 04:59 PM
Thanks Alex - The 302 motor is in the car, And I have Hedman shorty headers. Thanks once again.
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 25883
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-24-2004 09:33 AM
Oops, forgot about this one.
I am pretty sure that you will need to remove the driver side header. Even with the shorty.
You can try just disconnecting the exhaust pipe first, then unbolting the motor mount.
Disconnect the center link on both sides and drivers side outer tie rod end.
You will need to remove the idler arm.
Jack up the engine and see how much clearance you have. You do not have to remove the pitman arm from the steering gear unit.
Inside the car, you will need to remove the steering wheel, take out the turn signal mechanisim,shifter collar, unbolt the column from the dash, then carefully slide the column up and out while taking caution not to damage the wiring harness.
You can then upbolt the gear box and wiggle it out.------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA & SS/MA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,'03,& '04
First SS/MA in the TENS!
IHRA division 5 Superstock Champion
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
www.moneymakerracing.com
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BLACK65FORDFALCON
Journeyman Posts: 59
From: Sidney, B.C
Registered: Nov 2004
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posted 11-24-2004 02:24 PM
Thanks once again Alex, Sounds like a good winter project.
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jeffstar
Journeyman Posts: 93
From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Registered: Feb 2003
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posted 11-27-2004 08:42 PM
It's actually easier than you might think.
When I changed mine years ago I was not sure if I could actually get it out with the motor in. If memory serves me it only took about 5 hours (out and in) in my driveway. I was amazed how easy it actually was.Jeff
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BLACK65FORDFALCON
Journeyman Posts: 59
From: Sidney, B.C
Registered: Nov 2004
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posted 11-27-2004 10:00 PM
Thanks jeffstar - Do you recall what steps you had to take in order to get it out with the motor still in the car. Thanks once agin.
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jeffstar
Journeyman Posts: 93
From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Registered: Feb 2003
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posted 12-01-2004 12:53 AM
Memory is getting a bit foggy, that was back about 1985?Drivers side header
Pitman end
Steering wheel
Steering wheel tube (2 nuts, disconnect the wiring harness and it slides out)
Mounting bolts for the steering box. Most difficult: header, pitman end, steering wheel. It's easier than you might think because the steering tube hole is fairly large compared to the shaft, the large hole gives you some room to manipulate the box/shaft. You might want to consider replacing the rubber (under the dash) seal around the tube at the firewall, they are only a few dollars, mine was pretty ratty. This was on a 65 Mustang, I am assuming same for 65 Falcon. Good luck
Jeff
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BLACK65FORDFALCON
Journeyman Posts: 59
From: Sidney, B.C
Registered: Nov 2004
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posted 12-01-2004 04:35 AM
Thanks for the reply jeffstar - Will be starting that project in the next couple of months.
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