| 6lucky13 | -- 06-11-2012 @ 4:48 PM |
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Does anyone have experience with installing the upper steering wheel bearing kit as supplied by C&G? An article in the V8 Times (11 Nov/Dec 16) indicates the OD of the bearing race should be ground down to 0.008” over the ID of the mast jacket. Thanks…Jon
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| kubes40 | -- 06-11-2012 @ 6:41 PM |
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Trying to install the sleeve with an .008" interference fit - you WILL distort the steering tube big time. I would suggest size for size or at most .001" over.
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| 39 Ken | -- 06-12-2012 @ 4:18 AM |
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check out: Dan Brusegard in Maple Grove,MN. He makes a proper bearing kit and it works great and will not distort the column. More expensive than the one at C&G but like they say "you get what you pay for".I used one in my 39. Dans contact info: Ph 763-533-9879. Email; dancb@comcast.net
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| 37don | -- 06-12-2012 @ 8:19 AM |
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I used Dan's and it is an easy installation without modification and is a quality piece. Don
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| 6lucky13 | -- 06-13-2012 @ 12:04 PM |
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Thanks for the advice on the bearing kit from Dan B. I contacted him for a replacement. Meanwhile, I removed the horn rod and steering wheel. The rubber bushing is almost 4 inches deep in the shaft and I can't pry it out. If I unbolt the ignition lock from the dashboard and remove the clamp holding the shaft to the steering gear, will I be able to pull the shaft from the steering column to remove the bushing? Jon
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| Stroker | -- 06-13-2012 @ 2:13 PM |
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The shaft has no "joint" down at the gearbox, so that is not a viable solution. Some have been able to remove the old bushing by scr*w*ng in long self-drilling deck screws in order to have something to pull on. If you were able to remove the horn/light switch rod, without destroying it, I'd assume you have a convertible or roadster. In this case your solution will allow you to remove the column as well, and then simply drive the bushing out from the bottom with a sawed-off broom handle or wooden closet rod.
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| 6lucky13 | -- 06-14-2012 @ 9:38 AM |
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Thanks, Stroker! And, yes, it is an open car (cabriolet), so I will be able to pull the shaft and push the bushing out. Jon
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| Stroker | -- 06-14-2012 @ 11:17 AM |
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Just to clarify things a bit: Your steering shaft will stay attached to the gearbox, and just the column, lock assembly and column bracket will come out. The shaft is integral with the gearbox.
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| JM | -- 06-19-2012 @ 8:33 AM |
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I am not familar with the upper steering column bearing that C&G supplies but I know the bearing assembly offered by Dan Brusegard is a very nice 'top of the line' design. There are a couple other good choices that I am aware of. There is a Ford supplied bearing that was used in the top of columns on '50-'60's pickups that I believe is still available at Ford. Flatheadfan has posted details on this bearing in the past both here and on the Fordbarn. There is also an inexpensive flanged type wheel bearing, (~$3.00 -$4.00) available at Tractor Supply Co., that works perfectly. The main OD of the bearing is a slightly loose fit within the ID of the column tube, the ID fits perfectly on the steering shaft, while the flange at one end of the bearing stops its movement at the bottom of the flare in the top of the column tube. It's made as though it was intended for this steering application. I go one step further and use a small cross section o-ring on the OD of this bearing to help stabilize it in the top of the column tube. There was a recent (last 6mos.) post on Fordbarn on these different column bearings with pictures and part numbers given for each of these bearing systems. JM This message was edited by JM on 6-20-12 @ 8:54 AM
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| 6lucky13 | -- 07-17-2012 @ 5:23 PM |
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I finally installed the steering bearing from Dan Brusegard. Wow, what a difference! Easy to install and well worth the little extra cost. Highly recommended. Jon
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| 40cpe | -- 07-17-2012 @ 8:37 PM |
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Share with us how you were able to get the original bushing out, please.
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| Kens 36 | -- 07-18-2012 @ 9:37 AM |
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40cpe, I was able to screw some 4" deck screws into the old bushing and work it out. Ken
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| 6lucky13 | -- 07-22-2012 @ 4:48 PM |
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40cpe I have an open car and decided to remove the column shaft since I wanted to also remove the lower bushing (PN 3533) which was dried and crumbling in the shaft although Dan said it was not necessary to remove it. I was able to push it out using a long piece of PVC tubing. However, I could find no replacement part for it. Jon
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