1956 Steering Sector Roller
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5th Wheeling
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1956 Steering Sector Roller
So I have a steering box torn apart to rebuild. The steering sector and roller look to be in good shape but I noticed that the roller is REALLY snug in the head of the sector shaft. How loose should the roller be? Should I be able to easily spin it or is it supposed to be tight in order to operate properly? Just want to verify before I put this back together.
Thanks for any insight.
Thanks for any insight.
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5th Wheeling
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Additionally, if I have to remove the sector roller from the head, is it a matter of drilling out the pin in some fashion? Based on other threads, I am guessing this roller should spin rather easily, mine is VERY difficult to spin by hand, guessing this may be contributing to the difficult steering.
Appreciate any insight!
Appreciate any insight!
Believe Nothing
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From: W. Central FL.
The roller should rotate freely with no end play. I don't remember specifically how the roller shaft comes out but I would suspect it is too hard to drill and presses out. If it is tight, I would try soaking it in a solvent and working with it. This stuff has to work freely. Look closely for flat spots on the worm and on the roller. Any flat spots will give you problems. I remember seeing rebuild parts listed at Mid fifty and other vendors may have them. When you set up the box, make sure you adjust all in the correct position and sequence.
oldmerc
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From: Edmonton,Alberta
Yes the roller must rotate free but not spin loose , no slack or slop is acceptable . Check closely for flat spots and galling as stated by raytasch . If replacement of the roller is required be aware that the shaft is very,very hard and only the best of drill bits will touch it . As for assembly of the new roller into the sector shaft I chose to weld the ends of the pin to keep it in place having no way to rivet it like the original . Just my solution not advise . Hope this helps .
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