Never had this much trouble pulling a steering wheel. The shaft split. I got it squeezed back together and tack welded it. On the ID. Put a solid spacer between shaft and end of puller bolt. Then I stripped out the treads on the puller. I still have not got the wheel off. I will get it off, eventually. If I cannot fix the end of the shaft? My question is. What years of shaft will interchange on my '53? Thanks.

 

Could you please explain FUBAR? LOL,don't do it!

 

ROFLMAO!!!!!

 

OK! I knew the oldtimers would know what it means. I used a lot more "salty" language than that when that shaft split. The dog even went and hid.

 

Shout out to NumberDummy?

 

'53-'55 are interchangable due to length changes. There are aftermarket shaft/worm assemblies avaialable through Sacramento Vintage, Mac's, Concours Parts, and I believe Mid-Fifty as well. Just had this discussion on another thread, NOS is not available, or extremely hard to find, so you may be settling on aftermarket. Country of manufacture seems to be a debatable topic on them though, as well as authenticity. I just purchased a worm gear (without shaft) through Mac's, and I know the shaft and worm assembly is in the $175-$200 range. They ARE readily available, in aftermarket replacement, NOT readily available in NOS. Some feel only NOS is good enough, and all others are junk/unuasble, but I firmly disagree, and have had plenty of good luck with the aftermarket parts, that look, absolutely identical to OE.

 

Hi 53-54 & 55 are the same. 56 is shorter, 1 1/2 inches shorter because of the dished steering wheel. No idea if 52 and earlier will interchange or not.
Hope this helps. Bye.

 

I think FUBAR and SNAFU go back at least to WWII. chuck

 

Anyone see the Private Snafu cartoons? Hilarious and fun!

 

Don't forget TARFU. It falls between the other two.

 

TAAA-3524-A .. Steering Shaft & Worm Assy / Obsolete

Fits: 1953/55 F100/250.

BOWMAN SALES & SERVICE in Bowman ND has ONE = 701-523-3257.

GREEN SALES CO. in Cincinnati OH has TWO = 800-543-4959.

 

Fubar > ****** up beyond all recognition :O)... used a lot when I was in.

How about Bohica? ;o)

 

Thanks, NumberDummy. I found LMC has them for $159.95. That is aftermarket. Will call these two places. Thanks again.

 

Snafu: Coined during WWII by US troops = Situation normal, all fouled up.

 

BOHICA= Bend over, here it comes again. Came out of Viet Nam war.

I always thought FUBAR= Fouled up beyond all recognition.