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08-10-2018, 04:30 PM | #1 |
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'34 PU Steering Column Removal
Does anyone know if it is possible to remove the complete steering column, with steering wheel from a '34 Pickup? Can not see how to remove the horn rod without having to take out the rear window to get the steering wheel off then remove the column. Thanks, Mike.
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08-10-2018, 05:25 PM | #2 |
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Re: '34 PU Steering Column Removal
The only way is to remove the sector housing or loosen it to a gap of about 1/2 ",that's the 4 nuts on the side and the 4 -1/2 bolts were the starter switch mounts ,roll the colium e clock wise a bit ,also the dash bolts then the worm and shaft will pull up, Ted
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08-10-2018, 05:28 PM | #3 |
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Re: '34 PU Steering Column Removal
Hi Mike, I was able to remove and replace my steering assembly without removing the rear window (which is still original glass). Remove the pitman arm using a puller and unbolt the steering box. Of course remove the floorboard. This will give you room to angle the steering column. Scott
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08-10-2018, 06:11 PM | #4 |
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Re: '34 PU Steering Column Removal
In addition to Scott/Mn's instructions, you can make it a little easier if you remove the left side exhaust manifold (not completely, just remove five of the six bolts and loosen the sixth and swing the manifold upward and out of the way).
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08-11-2018, 11:20 AM | #5 |
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Re: '34 PU Steering Column Removal
Thanks for all the help and suggestions to remove and exchange the steering column in my '34PU. Now I know it is possible to take the column out with steering wheel attached. Mike
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08-11-2018, 11:41 AM | #6 | |
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08-11-2018, 11:58 AM | #7 |
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Re: '34 PU Steering Column Removal
Mike:
Dave and Scott have given you the correct way and that was the procedure I used during my restoration. Henry |
08-11-2018, 12:14 PM | #8 |
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Re: '34 PU Steering Column Removal
John, I am replacing my '34 steering with an original '34 box that has a '35 sector in it and roller bearings instead of the bushings on the sector. Good to meet you in Dearborn with Steve's 35. This time Steve is going to help me. Mike
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08-11-2018, 12:59 PM | #9 | |
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The reason I asked which box you are going with, a friend is thinking about upgrading his 34 pu steering by installing an F1 or F100 steering box, and I was wondering how difficult this project might be. He had his 34 box rebuilt by Lares, and feels it is still too difficult to steer.
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08-12-2018, 11:02 PM | #10 | |
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I have the steering box that Flathead Ted does in my 1934 Looks original but updated internals with really nice steering. I had some shimmy troubles initially but traced that to a multitude of things none of which were related to the steering box- I suspect that the slop in my old box was hiding the shimmy -Karl
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