I just completed this mod with my son on his Eddie Bauer. Thanks to the great write-up and pictures it went pretty smooth. We used a Dremel with 1.5" disks to cut the block. There was only one thing we had to do that we didn't see mentioned. Apparently to aid in the manufacturing process, Ford keyed the block with two small raised lined on the part that goes into the steering column (you can actually see one of them in the picture above).They fit into two small slots in the column. We filed down lines and that allowed the block to slide smoothly in the column.
So will this be able to lock in when telescoped? I'm sure it will, but just thought I'd ask before I go grinding parts.
sorry to bring this back up, just have a question.. so the lever that locks the tilt locks the telescope function after that block is modified?
The black arrow points to it. There is one on the other side too.
Does anyone know, is the steering column on the 1st gens the same? I would like to do this option on my 91
Does anyone know, is the steering column on the 1st gens the same? I would like to do this option on my 91