RedHead 65-79 Ford / Mercury Steering Gear (3 Turn) | 17500-3T | 1965-1979 Ford / Mercury Cars

PART #17500 3T. Fits many Ford and Mercury passenger vehicles.  This gear is a Saginaw power steering unit w/ 4 top cover bolts. If you steering gear has 2 top cover bolts please contact us.
This gear is a 15:1 ratio. It has a large input shaft (13/16″) and 3 mounting holes cast into the housing. If you are looking to order the 18:1 ratio of this gear you want to order our 17500. If you are looking to order the quick ratio, 12.7:1, please order 17500QW.

Features:

• 12 Month Warranty
• Built in the USA
• Housings are machined out and replaced with needle bearings
• Shafts are flame sprayed or replaced as needed
• New control valves installed on some applications
• Worm and piston assembly are custom fit with special ordered, precise oversized ball bearings
• Sector shafts are installed on a lathe to confirm they are straight and true
• Sealing surface is polished to avoid any leaks

Core Return:

Please return core to: RedHead Steering Gears 4302 B ST NW AUBURN, WA 98001

• Please drain core of fluid and replace port plugs
• Use plastic bag that we sent your new gearbox in (if it’s still intact) or whatever is needed to keep box from leaking
• Re-use packing materials to ensure the box is returned to us without hassle from the courier
• Also, if possible, tape or re-tape the outside of the box to help strengthen it

Note:
If these steps aren’t properly performed, the gearbox may end up in hazmat and/or be returned to sender by courier.