Just about to start rebuilding my '65 LTD steering gear. I found this video extremely useful and the tip about the bushing might have saved me double work. Thanks for this !
@@OldCarAlley Thanks. I cleaned and opened my steering gear unit. Slight suprise... It's a reman unit, parts from different years. The main shaft/housing is from 1979 (D9AC) and has needle bearing: INA FC65614. Now I need to chase a new one. Shaft was in really good shape but seals were stone hard.
@@OldCarAlley True. The needle bearing seems to be ok, no coloring to show that it has been run dry/very hot. I think I'll end up putting it back and just replacing the seals and hoses.
I have never done this before. My 72 C10 steering box needs new seals so I plan on attempting to reseal it/rebuild if necessary myself. Thanks for all the videos, very informative and I really enjoy watching you bring these old beauties back to life.
It a collection of 45 plus years. Been working on things since I was about seven or eight. Dad brought home a old Briggs & Stratton horizontal shaft engine that a coworker of his gave him. We took it apart together, and got it back together and running. Then dad told me to try it myself... It ran again.... and I have been hooked on fixing mechanical things since. That means I needed tools, all kinds of tools.
Hope they didnt run the P/S dry..the steering head looked good..you did great with those seals..i had a leaking steering head on my old 71 f-100 had to do the same thing..so the pump is next right ? That will be good to see as well.. don't forget to show the wiper motor i want you to see the glass circuit breaker..lol..till then Cheers friend 🍻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I won't need the pump until after the engine is in, so I might wait to go threw the pump. I was thinking of putting the front suspension back together next. As soon as I have the paint for the inner fenders, I will pull the fenders and spray them, and get the fenders ready for paint too... maybe even paint them.
I was just checking my iPad for anything new about 20 minutes ago and thought " I'll bet Howard is editing today's video", and I was right! Question: do you have any idea what that car will be worth when it is finished? How big of a compressor do you have!
After looking at some sold ones, that sold in the $28,000 to $32,000 range, that weren't as nice as what this one will be, I was thinking the low 30's maybe.
@@OldCarAlley I bought a 66 galxie convertible last summer from friend's dad who had it for many years ,390 auto ,air cond single exhaust !hope to get on it this spring and try to get it nicer !
Just about to start rebuilding my '65 LTD steering gear. I found this video extremely useful and the tip about the bushing might have saved me double work. Thanks for this !
Yes, if you don't replace the bushing, It will still leak.
@@OldCarAlley Thanks. I cleaned and opened my steering gear unit. Slight suprise... It's a reman unit, parts from different years. The main shaft/housing is from 1979 (D9AC) and has needle bearing: INA FC65614. Now I need to chase a new one. Shaft was in really good shape but seals were stone hard.
@@PekkaLähde-n1i Your lucky to have the needle bearing, they rarely ware out.
@@OldCarAlley True. The needle bearing seems to be ok, no coloring to show that it has been run dry/very hot. I think I'll end up putting it back and just replacing the seals and hoses.
Rebuilding went well. Works perfectly and no leaks. Thanks again for extremely valuable help.
I have never done this before. My 72 C10 steering box needs new seals so I plan on attempting to reseal it/rebuild if necessary myself. Thanks for all the videos, very informative and I really enjoy watching you bring these old beauties back to life.
I'm amazed of all the tools you have to work on cars and a little jealous lol
It a collection of 45 plus years. Been working on things since I was about seven or eight. Dad brought home a old Briggs & Stratton horizontal shaft engine that a coworker of his gave him. We took it apart together, and got it back together and running. Then dad told me to try it myself... It ran again.... and I have been hooked on fixing mechanical things since. That means I needed tools, all kinds of tools.
He puts mechanics we have today to shame
@@nickfortunato2938 Mechanics or computer readers🤣.
Thank-you for hosting!
Nicely done. Small problems make big ones. Glad you changed the bushing. You said it had a small leak, I was afraid the bushing was eggshape.
Usually when they leak, the bushing is worn.
Lot's of skill, and lots of patience. Hat's off to you my friend!
Just found your channel will watch your progress . Thumbs up.
Nicely done.
Good job!
Awesome job as usual and I'm loving the Christmas lights. We have our house covered in lights as usual as well. 🎄
Going good so fare. Thanks
very nice.never saw one of these apart. thank`s for the video.
Great video!
Enjoyed watching! Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Bummer about the battery wanted to see you adjust the box.
Sorry. Maybe I will undo the adjustment , and video adjusting it.... Its super easy.
Interesting I’ve never seen this done before.
Hope they didnt run the P/S dry..the steering head looked good..you did great with those seals..i had a leaking steering head on my old 71 f-100 had to do the same thing..so the pump is next right ? That will be good to see as well.. don't forget to show the wiper motor i want you to see the glass circuit breaker..lol..till then Cheers friend 🍻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I won't need the pump until after the engine is in, so I might wait to go threw the pump. I was thinking of putting the front suspension back together next. As soon as I have the paint for the inner fenders, I will pull the fenders and spray them, and get the fenders ready for paint too... maybe even paint them.
Your channel is sort of a really cool “How It’s Made”.
I was just checking my iPad for anything new about 20 minutes ago and thought " I'll bet Howard is editing today's video", and I was right! Question: do you have any idea what that car will be worth when it is finished? How big of a compressor do you have!
After looking at some sold ones, that sold in the $28,000 to $32,000 range, that weren't as nice as what this one will be, I was thinking the low 30's maybe.
@@OldCarAlley I bought a 66 galxie convertible last summer from friend's dad who had it for many years ,390 auto ,air cond single exhaust !hope to get on it this spring and try to get it nicer !
TOUCHE!!!!!!!!