fordguyhey

Having driven a truck with air assist, I don't even consider that a real option. It seems like you crank the wheel around a couple times and the buzzer is on. I bought a B-61 the other day that has hydraulic assist with the cylinder on the tie rod, and I was actually impressed at how that steered. I think that may be my easiest way out.

Hey everybody, I'm putting together a B-75 that currently has manual steering. I would like to put power steering in it in the most painless way possible. I have considered finding a shepherd box out of another B model, but then what do I do with the steering column? It may be possible to modify the lower part of the column to hold a bearing, and then the universal joint, and basically copy what a B-61 power steering column looks like. I've never seen a power steering column on a B-75, so i'm guessing either they didn't make them or they are just very hard to find. Also the potential problem I might have with the shepherd box is that I have taken out the original 711 engine and am swapping in a 285. I don't know if there will be enough clearance for the oil filters... In the interest of time, I was thinking maybe it would be much easier and simpler to put a hydraulic power assist set up on the truck, which I should be able to get my hands on fairly easily. Any input I can get would be greatly appreciated. thanks