F-250 Highboy Power Steering Problem

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John - 08 Jun 2006 12:00 GMT

I have an 1977 F250 4wd highboy. The steering is seized and I'm having a
hard time finding parts. Mechanic says it needs the "two power steering
units and the hoses". I already have a new pump. He also said I could easily
convert it to manual steering. But I think I'd regret that before long.

Symptom: When truck is cool I have steering. After it runs awhile I can't
turn the wheel. Once it tightens up I have to wait a day. When I start it
up I have to really work the wheel to get it the steering going. Then it's
OK for anywhere from 5 minutes to an hour, when it seizes up again. Also, I
think there was fluid leaking from one of the grease fittings.

Any suggestions before I do anything?

Thanks, John

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djdave - 09 Jun 2006 03:26 GMT

http://www.ford-trucks.com/article/idx/0/078/article/Integrated_Power_Steering_F
or_Your_Highboy.html

and here is with pics..

http://www.fordification.com/powersteering4wd.htm

fluid leaking from one of the grease fittings?

That doesnt happen, or shouldnt. Can ya snap a pic of it? if so send
it to djdave at bigfoot dot C0M

>I have an 1977 F250 4wd highboy. The steering is seized and I'm having a
>hard time finding parts. Mechanic says it needs the "two power steering
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John - 27 Jun 2006 15:43 GMT

Hi Dave-

Replaced all four steering hoses last week as per your suggestion. So far
so good. Used it for a full day on Saturday. You're great!

Thanks for the advice.

John

> http://www.ford-trucks.com/article/idx/0/078/article/Integrated_Power_Steering_F
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>>Thanks, John

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djdave - 27 Jun 2006 23:16 GMT

Glad you got it fixed.

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