The Ford Barn

Mike/Franklin · 05-16-2026, 02:49 PM

I have a 39 11/2 ton panel truck with a 40/41 big truck steering collum with the steering wheel inoperable. No key and probably locked and key taken out a long time ago. I know I have to remove the lock pin by drilling and tapping a hole and put in a 10/32 screw and pull it out.

Problem is the pin is up and down and I don't have room to center punch and drill. Looks like I'll have to remove steering column and steering gear, pull out and work on a bench. Any easier way or short cuts?

Thanks ML

05-16-2026, 02:49 PM	#1
Mike/Franklin Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mansfield Center, CT Posts: 87	39 Big Truck Won't Steer. I have a 39 11/2 ton panel truck with a 40/41 big truck steering collum with the steering wheel inoperable. No key and probably locked and key taken out a long time ago. I know I have to remove the lock pin by drilling and tapping a hole and put in a 10/32 screw and pull it out. Problem is the pin is up and down and I don't have room to center punch and drill. Looks like I'll have to remove steering column and steering gear, pull out and work on a bench. Any easier way or short cuts? Thanks ML