1936 Ford parts interchange

[1EarlyA]

Originally Posted by deuce lover

Steering column interchanges with 35. Steering gear to me is junk .Replace with a 37-40.

Out of curiosity, what makes the later ones better?

[ford38v8]

Originally Posted by 1EarlyA

Out of curiosity, what makes the later ones better?

1936 was worm and sector.
1937 was worm and roller.

It is possible that your so-called 1936 steering box had already been swapped out for a 1937, as the worm and roller's superiority is common knowledge.