79 F150 Worm Bearing Race Nut?

[Riotnrrd]

While rebuilding my steering box I note there is quite a bit of existing damage to the "worm bearing race nut". Someone before me obviously drifted it off instead of using the 150$ ford tool, so the previously square holes are pretty banged up... it still works fine (apparently), but I think it might get to be a problem in the future...

Wondering if any of you knowledgable folks know
1) a ford part number for this part
2) a source where I can get another one

 

[bucks77ford]

Not sure if you can get that part or not, but I'd maybe give these guys a call. I've heard really good things about them and they may be able to direct you in the right direction.

http://www.redheadsteeringgears.com/

As long as the threads are OK, I don't see the grooves giving a problem, but may if you need to remove it again.