| Flatbob | -- 08-30-2012 @ 5:00 PM |
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Putting a '40 steering box in my '36; do I need the '40 column drop & will it match up to the holes in the bottom of my dash?
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| trjford8 | -- 09-01-2012 @ 7:48 AM |
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You will use the 36 column drop. You will need to move the locking collar on the shaft to line up with the column lock on the tube.
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| Flatbob | -- 09-01-2012 @ 3:07 PM |
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Thank you.
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| supereal | -- 09-01-2012 @ 9:22 PM |
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Before you tackle the job, be sure the pitman arm swings the right direction, has enough travel, and clears the frame in both directions. Last year, we put a later box in a '38 and had those issues to fix.
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| flatheadfan | -- 09-03-2012 @ 12:11 AM |
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I have done several of these swaps and you will be pleased with the results. As for the pitman arm Supereal is correct. You have three pitman arm choices. 11A-3590: A sharp turn to the right and the arm will hit R.H. wishbone. If you move the arm to the next position it will hit the oil pan. 78-3590: This arm will work but it must be flipped over. The taper within the arm needs to be ground down slightly to fit. 48A-3590: This arm will work fine. However, it is approximately 1.25" shorter than the 11A or 78A. This shorter arm may cause slightly more effort to turn but it is not a real problem. Hope this helps. Tom
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| trjford8 | -- 09-03-2012 @ 8:11 PM |
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Bob, one thing I forgot to mention is to replace the upper column bushing. Don't bother with a new bushing. Replace with a bearing. You can get them on e-Bay or from your local V-8 parts dealer. The bearing makes a world of difference in the ease of the steering effort.
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