33 pickup steering column?
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33 pickup steering column?
Before we tear this apart, does it use bearings or the rubber bushings like the cars? Are there lube points for it? Steering is very difficult and tracked down to the column. Any info and part sources appreciated! Thanks, Tom.
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Don't know about a '33 column, but my '42 truck had a rubber bushing in the top of the column. I made a nylon bush and pressed it in. There are no lube points on a '42 column. Regards, Steve.
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The steering is difficult, because: The steering shaft & worm are prolly worn, as is the sector shaft. The two steering shaft and worm bearings are history, as is the sector shaft bushing.
Fords over the years are notorious for having p!ss poor steering gearboxes. I seen some that were so worn, the steering wheel had one foot of play in it. 4 to 6 inches of play is common.
Parts for the steering gearboxes are available from those that specialize in early Ford parts, for example: Dennis Carpenter, Bob Drake, C&G Ford Parts, Sacramento Vintage Ford, Early Ford Store.
Go on ebay and get yourself a copy of what we flathead nuts used to call The Bible > > The 1928/48 Ford Passenger Car & Truck Parts Catalog.
This catalog is also available from the sources I listed...who also have catalogs of their own for what parts they sell.
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Will a newer (37~42) box bolt in to replace the original? This will get a rack but not until the small block is evicted from the Truck and replaced with a flathead that we are working on. The steering is tight, just have to stand on it to turn the wheel! Thanks guys.
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