Steering Column Rebuild (3 On The Tree) - 1968 F100 restoration
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- Опубліковано 11 вер 2016
- Steering column was frozen and needed to be rebuilt in order to get 1968 F100 to shift into gear. Wanted to keep truck as original as possible. Able to get shift levers free with the use of Evaporust and some elbow grease.
3 on the tree
Steering column rebuild
How to rebuild 3 on the tree
how to rebuild steering column
1968 F100
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Thanks for the video! Gettin' it done! Rock n roll!
Thank you!! I totally messed up my 67 steering column and this saved me. Big thumbs up.
You really saved me with this video, doing this with my '74, slightly different parts, but same idea. THANK YOU!
I LOVE THE TRUCK AND I AM LEARNING ALOT ON HOW TO WORK ON THAT KIND OF TRUCK
There are all kinds of vintage Ford truck parts suppliers online. You're not the only guy out there restoring an old F-10 or F-100.
Thanks gonna use this video to fix my 72 f100 the column tube broke and didn't know where to start hopefully I'll get her back on the road. It's an automatic but should still be same concept I hope.
Mac's Auto Parts (Eckler's) has a lot of obscure parts for classic Fords. I'll warn you up front, they're damn proud of their stuff. I use them as a last resort since they are so ridiculously expensive (I used to go to them first).
Man love the videos keep it up even if you don't have a tripod who cares it's great video and story my first truck was a 66 ford f100 twin I beam I sold it when I got married I wish I wouldn't have I bought the truck out of a hay field with no rust on it for $1500 don't get rid of yours worse decision iv ever made .
New Subscriber. Good video!
these are Great videos bro love them im goin to get me an old ford sometime i got a 99f150 right now to hard to work on haha
I like both old and new. This has been my dream to get it fixed up for the past several years since it has been sitting. My dad wanted to but just hasn't had the time.
LMC truck in Ontario Canada carries just about every part for trucks of any year. hope that helps.
i have a 73 f100 that sits for long periods , and the shifter gets very stiff . remove steering wheel , pour some trans fluid down the tube , and it frees up in a few shifts .
I am new to this column shifter world. As I just picked up a 66 f100. I'm not sure what I need but there is pretty much a 2" metal screw and some wire holding the shift "lever" on to the column. And not sure if I can just buy parts to fix this issue
I can't tell how wide that plastic piece is there around minute 5:00. But I wonder if you could use a plastic 12 or 10 gauge shotgun shell to replace it? I'm sure you could find one online too.
LMC trucks may have that bushing
Great video. Thanks! I am in much better shape with my 66 Bronco steering column but I really need to replace the bushings / shift levers. I bought the column shift levers with the bushings in place. Is there any way to replace those without completely pulling the column? I know it must be tricky since my mechanic keeps telling the bushings are "fine" which they are not. "fine" means "this is going to be difficult so leave it alone" I am thinking. Thanks again!
I have a 67 Ford Galaxie with 3 on the tree, but those spacers are missing that go between those shift linkages. I thought it was a bushing that goes in there, but it looks like you just put spacers in there. Does that work without a bushing to keep them centered?
Denis carpenter may have That bushing. Th for this vid. Had to tear mine apart also. I think I will replace mine later with an idiot one. I have a 68 short box that I am working on right now.
What size tube did you use to drive that shift shaft tube out with?
I wonder if it’s the same on my 81 econoline.. the shifter handle broke off on mine
Hey I have the same truck and am getting ready to rebuild the shift linkage. i was able to buy all the parts new from C&G F100 parts. Everything new was just under $200.
nopa2 thanks, I will have to take a look at that for sure. I am really looking forward to getting this all fixed up and rod worthy. Got a good battery in it, replaced the rag joint, and got 4 tires that hold air so it is drivable but not more than around the block... No brakes yet. What does yours look like?
You're welcome C2H6. My F100 is pretty rough, but not as bad as one would think for a truck that sat outside for the last 15 years. I just rebuilt the carb, new brakes and wheel cylinders in front and getting ready to do the same in the rear. Once i rebuild the steering column it will be road worthy. The paint has a good rust/patina to it and will add some more then clear coat it for now. Kinda rat roddish i guess you could say. I just painted the wheels flat black, but they got a little glossy when I sprayed the clear coat on. Still needs a tune up and belts and hoses, but that is simple stuff.
C2H6 hey was wondering how your truck is coming...I finally pulled the column out this morning. Did you ever order the parts for your steering column?
I have not ordered parts. I will order the new parts when putting it back in the truck after the full restoration. The overall project has been on hold this summer and hope to get back to it when work slows down this fall.
My shift tube is broke where can i get a new one
Helpful video, I wish the camera was more focused on what you were doing. It got a little hard to follow you.
use a leaf blower to clean the dirt off the floor ..
have someone 3d print that part. if you have the old one still someone could model and print it for you. also I saw you mentioned you might get a tripod and I support that decision. hard to watch this video while drunk.
tacomom thanks for the 3D print suggestion. And yes I just got a tripod so my video stabilization will be much better in my upcoming videos.
Nobody carries shift shafts. They advertise them but always unavailable or discontinued
Anyone have a 1976 ford F100 stirring column diagram
How's this truck doing? Do you still have it? Did you do a full restoration?
Still have it, restoration is slow but going. I have a few videos I need to cut and publish here soon
Where the Truck at now? Been awhile!!
Getting the shop all ready to tear it down this winter. Been driving it around town a little and been doing great. Can't wait til I get a chance to restore it back to its former glory.
Did anyone ever find that replacement shift tube sleeve. I need oner too
I have not gotten around to it but did not find one in the quick search I did
Heh, great truck, I'm currently trying to restore a 1986 Chevrolet C10 SWB
FoxReviewsTech thanks. My restore is put on hold as I am tearing apart my diesel right now. Hope to get it back in the shop soon though.
C2H6 ....Hi my name is Larry. I have a 73 F100. I get all my parts from LMC TRUCK. As far as I know, they have it all. check them out. I really liked your vid when you got her running and drove her out under her own power. I'm a gearhead to and that was very touching. I just subbed to you and your friends channel. please keep me posted on your 68 F100.I would love to restore mine. Mine has a 390 FE V8 original .Thank You
Some of the parts you needed:
To be honest you can get almost everything you need online and fairly cheap... just search Google with the part number and you'll hit multiple suppliers.
C3TZ-7343-A .. Bushing & Insulator Kit (kit includes parts for both levers) / Obsolete / Applications: 1961/64 F100/250 2WD. & 67/72.
KINSEL L/M in Beaumont TX has 4 = 800-816-2894 / ANTIQUE AUTO SUPPLY in Arlington TX has 6 = 817-275-2381 / GREEN SALES CO. in Cincinnati OH has 12 = 800-543-4959. (as of now not known but should have them in stock just call)
C3DZ-3517-A .. Upper/Lower Steering Column Bearing / Available from Ford. MSRP each: $10.68
B1AZ-3518-A .. Nylon Bearing Sleeve / Available from Ford. MSRP each: $10.12
Applications for both: 1961/65 F100/250 2WD/4WD upper/lower / 1966 F100 4WD upper / 1967/72 F100/250 2WD & F350 upper/lower / 1967/72 F100/250 4WD upper.
The rag joint wasn't introduced until 1965 so none previous.
Anyway these are the parts numbers and you can order them through dealer or other...
+robert smith thanks a lot. This helps tremendously.
i would put a 4 speed in it or a floor shifter in it
Naw, to common, 3 on the tree is better
Amazon has a long truck floor shifter kit Hurst two piece $400
Carolina Classics has some replacement parts for these columns.
www.carolina-classics.com/36-steering-column
I really wanted to see this...but can't watch the "shaky camera".
Couldn't watch,the camera movement gave me a headache in the first couple min.
Man you duck we with a camera. I had to quit
you're a great mechanic but a horrible videographer. You must learn to keep the camera steady or set on a tripod. I had to stop watching. Im getting dizzy. Sorry. Interesting subject too.
Sorry about that, I was just using my phone. I am working on getting better equipment (dedicated tripod and camera) to help solve some of the video quality and stability issues.
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I like how the camera is held by hand. I think it makes the video original and genuine. Plus if he wanted to show you something up close, he would have to keep moving the part or the camera closer in the scene for us to know what he's talking about.