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wings515 · 07-15-2013, 03:36 PM

Hello,
this may sound silly but I have a 1939 Plymouth pickup truck model PT81. It used a Gemmer 2 tooth steering box similar to the Model A ford. I had an A and recognized this box. On another site it stated there was a Ford Service Bulletin on how to adjust this box. Can someone direct me to a link or a place where I can get these instructions. The ones in the Plymouth service manual have very little in the adjustment procedure.
The only difference I see between the two are the sector shaft on mine is splined and 1.250" in diameter. Also the chassis mounting is with 4 bolts rather than two.

Thanks in advance.

Best regards,
wings515

Patrick L. · 07-15-2013, 04:30 PM

Any of the 'A' vendors like Bratton's, Snyder's, Mac's, etc. should have them.

Bruce Lancaster · 07-15-2013, 05:11 PM

If you go to the Old Car Manual Project and dig around, you will find the 1932 bulletin set. 1932 steering is all new parts, but is conceptually the same Gemmer as late Model A and the adjustment procedures are the same.

Randy in Illinois · 07-16-2013, 11:34 AM

wings515, This is a Model A Ford website, but I like all old cars and helping people with them. Your '39 ply has a gemmer 2 steering box, these instructions should help you. I had a '39 Plymouth road king years ago.

Bruce Lancaster · 07-16-2013, 11:43 AM

Gemmer 2 with roller makes a lot more sense for 1939...
This link: http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/f...tmt1937-48.htm covers adjustments for the basic type and has some more illustrations.

Randy in Illinois · 07-16-2013, 11:46 AM

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07-15-2013, 03:36 PM	#1
wings515 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 4	Steering service bulletin Hello, this may sound silly but I have a 1939 Plymouth pickup truck model PT81. It used a Gemmer 2 tooth steering box similar to the Model A ford. I had an A and recognized this box. On another site it stated there was a Ford Service Bulletin on how to adjust this box. Can someone direct me to a link or a place where I can get these instructions. The ones in the Plymouth service manual have very little in the adjustment procedure. The only difference I see between the two are the sector shaft on mine is splined and 1.250" in diameter. Also the chassis mounting is with 4 bolts rather than two. Thanks in advance. Best regards, wings515

07-15-2013, 04:30 PM	#2
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Re: Steering service bulletin Any of the 'A' vendors like Bratton's, Snyder's, Mac's, etc. should have them.

07-15-2013, 05:11 PM	#3
Bruce Lancaster Member Emeritus Join Date: May 2010 Location: Madison, NJ Posts: 5,230	Re: Steering service bulletin If you go to the Old Car Manual Project and dig around, you will find the 1932 bulletin set. 1932 steering is all new parts, but is conceptually the same Gemmer as late Model A and the adjustment procedures are the same.

07-16-2013, 11:43 AM	#5
Bruce Lancaster Member Emeritus Join Date: May 2010 Location: Madison, NJ Posts: 5,230	Re: Steering service bulletin Gemmer 2 with roller makes a lot more sense for 1939... This link: http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/f...tmt1937-48.htm covers adjustments for the basic type and has some more illustrations.

07-16-2013, 11:46 AM	#6
Randy in Illinois Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 193	Re: Steering service bulletin Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I'm trying to load the 1st page, having trouble, bear with me.