mustang/maverick

[islandorange]

looking for a 66 to 73 mustang manual steering box. noticed that the rod shops offer a pitman arm for mustang/maverick. are they the same box ? thanx craig

[49stovebolt]

Islandorange, I have a manual box out of a 73 Comet GT. You're welcome to have it if you are interested. You pay the shipping and it's yours. I am located in Kamloops, BC. Let me know.

The tag info. SMAF1 3A29B not sure if you require it.

Todd

[islandorange]

sounds great, just not sure if it ,s the same box. don,t want to take it if it,s not the right box. will get back to you. thanx craig

[49stovebolt]

Craig, let me know. I would send you a picture but I killed my digital camera. I am hoping to buy a new one here soon. I am pretty sure Comet/Mavericks are the same box but Mustang's I am not sure of.

You may be able to check on a Mustang Forum or Comet/Maverick forum to find out or you may be able to check with a local parts supplier as well to see if the cross reference.

Todd

[islandorange]

hi todd, i checked it out and yes they are the same. one last question what size is the sector shaft . couldn,t get that info where i checked . thanx craig

[49stovebolt]

Craig, I am not positive what the sector shaft measurement would be located. Are you looking for the measurement of the shaft where the box and pitman arm attach? Or is it the measurement where the column attaches to the box? Let me know. I will measure it after work tonight.

P.S. My father is going to take a picture of it later today. I will try and post it when he emails it to me.

Todd

[49stovebolt]

Craig, I found this site after googling sector shaft.
It appears that it should be a 1.125 sector shaft according to the tag codes.

It doesn't specify but it cross references with the SMAF box which is a 1.125 diameter sector shaft. The shaft diameter is 7 3/16th's. The tag code is in an above post if you want to reference it.;)

I just got home and I mic'ed the shaft - it is tapered and the largest diameter portion is 1.088 inch.

http://www.stangerssite.com/steeringboxtagdecoder.html

Pretty informative site on Ford steering boxes. This manual box was made in January 29th, 1973 by the "B" work shift.

Todd

[49stovebolt]

Craig, the steering box is on the Hound as of this morning. Coming to a town near you.

Todd