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lmgoldstein Member
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Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2016 12:29 pm Post subject: Steering Wheel question |
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I have a '52 M38a1. The steering system has been upgraded to a shaft-u-joint-shaft-u-joint shaft -gear box. I have no problem with all of that. The steering shaft from the steering wheel to the first u-joint is 36" with a 2" spline. The dia. is 3/4". But the shaft does not connect to the steering wheel. My thinking is that the splines are too worn on the wheel which is fine. My question is, is the inside diameter of the wheel supposed to be exactly 3/4"? If so, I'll just order a new wheel. I just need some kind of verification please from someone.
Second question concerning the column. Inside the column there is a bearing then a spring and is there supposed to be another bearing at the top of the column over the spring before I put the steering wheel on? |
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wesk Site Administrator
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lmgoldstein Member
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Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2016 9:32 pm Post subject: |
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So, what I have is a Saginaw Steering box. 314 6723 63. I tried to research this serial number but was unable to do so. I have a short shaft coming out of the box to a U-Joint. From there I have another 3/4" shaft to the second U-Joint then a 7/8" (36" long) shaft which is my steering shaft to the wheel. The shaft is a 7/8" tube 36"long. At the end is the spline and threads which are all chewed up. What I'm looking for is just to replace the 7/8" tube shaft. |
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lmgoldstein Member
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I can't get this picture thing to work. I was able to get the pictures (two) to a photo gallery, but unable to get them to the post. I'll find another way of getting this done. I'll order a new one with the worm, cut both and weld the two together. Sorry for the picture snafu. [/img] |
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RICKG Member
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Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2016 2:05 pm Post subject: |
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Your fotos Sir!! _________________ keep 'em rollin'
RICKG MC 51986 DOD 01-52, '50 CJ3a |
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lmgoldstein Member
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Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2016 2:25 pm Post subject: |
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Wow! How did you do that? I'm old. I still use dial-up. |
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lmgoldstein Member
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Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2016 5:50 pm Post subject: |
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O,K. Last question. Does anybody know the diameter of the steering shaft for a Willys Jeep? I'm going to buy one. Then I'll cut it in half and cut in half the shaft I have now since the lower end inserts into a 7/8" U-Joint. And I need the top part for the steering wheel. I just want to make sure I order the correct size. Or the part number of the shaft with the splines would be great.
Thanks;
Larry |
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lmgoldstein Member
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Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2016 11:43 pm Post subject: |
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Everything makes sense. My jeep has several modifications. The steering system is one of them. I am ordering a 7/8" spline repair kit. (805123) This will be attached, i.e. welded onto my existing shaft. Everything else fits. Thanks for the help. I do appreciate it. -G |
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