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06-01-2014, 03:46 PM | #1 |
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steering column tube ,changing from bushing upper bearing
I want to replace my steering tube upper bushing to a bearing ,I cant find the records on the search feature here on the barn, I had it all written down and can't locate my notes on the swap. will someone please post the info. again? as I remember there was a hardware store replacement bearing number and brand name. it is a 46 ford steering tube.
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06-01-2014, 04:11 PM | #2 |
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Re: steering column tube ,changing from bushing upper bearing
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http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...column+bearing Getting Henrys old bushing out of the top of the column tube can be a challenge. I have had some that I had to remove the column tube and go in the tube from the steering box end with a piece of pipe and drive the old bushing out. One column tube had three bushings, one on top of the other. I guess the po's just kept driving new bushings in on top of the old because that was easier than removing the old bushing.
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06-01-2014, 05:09 PM | #4 |
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Re: steering column tube ,changing from bushing upper bearing
That's one way of doing it, driving the old ones deeper, I bought a replacement bushing for a 36 column and when I put it in it fell down the column , obviously a poor copy, so I just put the original Ford one back in. I was only replacing it because I had the column apart.
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06-01-2014, 11:05 PM | #5 |
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Re: steering column tube ,changing from bushing upper bearing
I just happened to see this online. does it help?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1932-1933-19...27aa41&vxp=mtr
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06-02-2014, 09:38 AM | #6 |
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06-02-2014, 01:28 PM | #7 |
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Re: steering column tube ,changing from bushing upper bearing
I've used a gokart wheel bearing. Bearing house item to fit id of column but with a flange.
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06-02-2014, 02:33 PM | #9 |
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Re: steering column tube ,changing from bushing upper bearing
I've always used the ones from Ford. I don't think thsy still have them , but C and G Parts carry them and they work well.
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06-02-2014, 07:18 PM | #10 |
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Re: steering column tube ,changing from bushing upper bearing
2 possible sources;
The post I read a ways back for '40 Ford, gave a McMaster Carr part #8258K22. Described as a double sealed, grooved, precision steel needle roller bearing for 3/4 diameter shaft. $18.41 a ways back. If you are looking for an NOS one, check with Fred at So Side, or Ron at Dennis Carpenter NOS. |
06-03-2014, 05:44 AM | #11 |
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Re: steering column tube ,changing from bushing upper bearing
Thanks Russcc, That bearing sonds like it is a lot heavier duty and the price isn't bad either.
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06-03-2014, 07:16 PM | #12 |
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With the exception of fastners, I believe most McMC products are also made in the USA. They usually can't give you the actual Mfg name, but they are mostly USA products. I ordered a 7/16 flare fitting crows foot, it was very reasonable, and when I got it was Snap-On USA. Can't beat that.
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06-03-2014, 08:09 PM | #13 |
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Yes m/m has a good product lie , I had them as major supplier in my truck repair shop, I forgot they do sell other supplie besides nut and bolts, the quality is unsurpassed and service cant be beat ,such as next day!
Thanks all, I didnt realize there were so many options , thats why I asked here I knew I would get sound advice. Fordestes, |
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