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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1964 1/2 - 1965 => Topic started by: suskeenwiske on April 01, 2014, 12:43:23 AM

Title: Steering Column Bearing
Post by: suskeenwiske on April 01, 2014, 12:43:23 AM

Just curious if anyone has had any experience with one Bearing over the other in terms of Durability, Noise, etc.?

Also, any Lubricant recommendations for the Bearing?

Thanks

Ray

Title: Re: Steering Column Bearing
Post by: CharlesTurner on April 01, 2014, 12:52:09 AM

I'd use the metal one, wouldn't want a plastic bushing binding and possibly breaking inside of there.

Regular lithium grease is all that is required.

Title: Re: Steering Column Bearing
Post by: Rsanter on April 01, 2014, 02:15:40 AM

Is the metal one original and the plastic a repo?
I only remember seeing the metal ones in the cars I have worked on

Bob

Title: Re: Steering Column Bearing
Post by: suskeenwiske on April 01, 2014, 03:16:10 AM

As far as I know, the Metal Sleeve is original; the Plastic a Replacement. I believe that Ford originally made this Replacement and is what is now Reproduced...I may be incorrect. Can anyone shed some light on this?

Ray

Title: Re: Steering Column Bearing
Post by: CharlesTurner on April 01, 2014, 10:06:15 AM

I've only ever seen the metal ones. 

Title: Re: Steering Column Bearing
Post by: jwc66k on April 01, 2014, 12:38:53 PM

NOS Ford Bearings are nylon and were sold under p/n B1AZ-3518-A in a package of four. The full name is Steering Column Bearing Sleeve, abbreviated on the package. I agree with Charles about using a metal one instead of the nylon type, but mostly for originality than reliability. I only used one on a car with a lot of lithium grease.
Jim