1970 F100 Shifter Tube Replacement

[MtnRanchr]

Yesterday I developed a problem with my '70 F100 automatic 2WD, the shifter will no longer operate. When I have my wife move the shifter on the column there is no movement at the linkage to the tranny. I can shift manually by moving the linkage by hand under the hood. Today I removed the steering wheel and checked the shifter collar and its is not broken at the top end of the tube. I've not pulled the steering column yet but I assume the problem is at the bottom end of the tube. In searching the only thing I found so far is the following post from 2007:
http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... hp?t=26587

There was a reply by Fordification that included 2 links to help show how to take the column apart and a file called schematic. Unfortunately, those links are dead. I've never take a steering column apart and hoping I someone can provide some advice on how to repair and reinstall properly. Its coming up to spring planting time and I really don't have tons of time for trial and error to get the truck repaired so any assistance will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks... Glenn

[390FE1972]

Here is the excellent thread by sargentrs on how to rebuild an automatic steering column: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... =5&t=72274 Here is the steering column diagram: http://www.fordification.com/tech/image ... column.jpg
(click on it to enlarge)

Hope this helps!

[MtnRanchr]

Thank you very much 390... this is great. I did some searches but apparently not with the right search terms.

Now to find a replacement shifter tube, I don't want to replace the entire column if I don't have to.