| ersatz | -- 11-12-2012 @ 5:39 AM |
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I have a rebuilt steering box and will be installing it in my 1946 Ford 1/2 ton pickup truck. Is there a book on the market that helps with this task? Where can I buy it? Thanks!
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| Stroker | -- 11-14-2012 @ 2:35 PM |
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ersatz: Here's hoping you survived Sandy without too much grief. As for books, I don't know of anything other than searching ebay for old Motors Manuals, etc. We had quite a discussion a while back regarding changing-out the steering in a 49, which I believe may help. https://www.earlyfordv8.org/forum/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=17&Topic=4795&keywords=Steering I've never done a 46, but most Ford trucks through the early 50's had the steering box bolted through the left frame rail with 3-bolts. I believe the job can be greatly facilitated if you have access to a post lift or service pit. Since the steering shaft is integral to the steering box, you either have to thread it out the bottom, or figure a way of manipulating it out through the cab. The above referenced thread discusses both methods. When your truck was built, the steering box etc. was already installed on the chassis, and the cab was dropped down over it. This, and the fact that there is no "joint" in the steering shaft is what complicates the change-out.
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| ersatz | -- 11-15-2012 @ 5:59 AM |
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Many thanks STROKER for the reference link! I'm having a core steering box rebuilt by Lares Corp. in MN and hoping it's going to be a good experience. My main concern is the wiring for the On/Off switch and key. However, if I take it slow and easy I'm sure it will all come together. Not looking forward to removing the box as there will be no lift or pit involved, so things will be progress slowly. Made out well from Sandy as I am a 1/2 mile from the bay. 8 trees uprooted and some pieces of siding. Thanks & Happy Thanksgiving!
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| supereal | -- 11-15-2012 @ 10:21 AM |
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If you are installing the correct steering box in your truck, it should be a straight forward job of bolting and unbolting. Having it rebuilt eliminates the tedious job of adjusting it, if it was properly assembled and set up. The same design (Gemmer 305 type) was used in trucks 44-48, except Ford made their own version. If you do need information, I can scan and post the page from the Canadian shop manual, one of the few books that show that model. As the wheel shaft is a part of the whole assembly, finding clearance to drop it requires elevating the vehicle after it is unfastened.
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| 51f1 | -- 11-18-2012 @ 6:46 AM |
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The reference that Stroker gave you above should be all you need to know. Although we were talking about a later model, I am sure they must be very similar. Richard
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| ersatz | -- 11-18-2012 @ 4:43 PM |
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Supereal, I'd like to take you up on your offer of the scan from the Canadian Shop Manual. I'd like to have as much information on hand in the event I hit a snag. I purchased a core steering box assembly from a salvager in Minnesota. Had it shipped to the LARES CORP. in Minnesota for rebuilding (they advertise in the V8 Times). So, I put a lot of faith in both entities for this project. Hoping it pans out! ! !
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