steering box

[cvicky]

55 crown vic worm gears in steering box are worn out, are the parts still available

[miker98038]

You might try Lares Corp. they do that sort of thing.

https://www.larescorp.com/

Farther away is Red Head. They’re local to me and well thought of.

https://redheadsteeringgears.com/sho...caAoNVEALw_wcB

In either case, I’d call. Sometimes the less popular stuff doesn’t make it onto the web site.

[Mac VP]

I believe that Ford sold the worm and shaft as one item. We have the worm available by itself and, in some cases, we have the worm and shaft as well. There was a change of some sort in the 1956 Ford steering boxes….not sure when it occurred, but we list two worms for 56. The early version was the AD-3524 and the latter version was the B7A-3524. We’re not at the shop to check stock until Tuesday but I think we have both in stock. Here’s the link to our website page on the steering box
http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/c...prices-pg3.htm

[miker98038]

A change between the 2 sector and 3 sector steering box. Mid 56, and Ford being Ford, happened when they ran out of old parts and went to new ones. Same with the Thunderbirds with the adjustable column.

Now that I’ve said that, I have no clue how to tell one from the other, or if you can externally. But I’m sure someone here knows.

[cvicky]

i sent pics to sales vanpelt
does any one know if canadian 55 steering is the same as my american driver
my canadian parts car show shaft and worm as 2 piece

[KULTULZ]

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If it is a 1955, either US or CAN, it should be a 2-tooth sector gear unless it was upgraded to a 3T somewhere in it's service history.

[dmsfrr]

Originally Posted by miker98038

A change between the 2 sector and 3 sector steering box. Mid 56, and Ford being Ford, happened when they ran out of old parts and went to new ones. ....

Now that I’ve said that, I have no clue how to tell one from the other, or if you can externally. But I’m sure someone here knows.

I've got a '55 steering box and a '57 steering box, the top covers aren't the same.

IF, the original steering boxes in full-sized '55/'57 Fords look the same on top as these '55 and '57 T-Bird examples... the earlier ones have a 6 pointed star washer/nut(?) on top, the later ones don't.
And there's slightly less space between the dome and bolt heads, also no cover on the middle adjusting screw.
.

[cvicky]

i have 4 steering boxes here with stars on them
a 53-54 and 55's wich all look the same
question: is a 54 steering shaft same length as 55,if so can i take good box and shaft from 54 and bolt in my 55 no issues ...

[KULTULZ]

Originally Posted by cvicky

i have 4 steering boxes here with stars on them
a 53-54 and 55's wich all look the same
question: is a 54 steering shaft same length as 55,if so can i take good box and shaft from 54 and bolt in my 55 no issues ...

Here is the problem(s). Your car is FORD 0f CANADA and to answer your question correctly one would need CAN CATALOGING.

Usually, FORD of CANADA ran one production year behind US (assembly) so I would hate to give you incorrect info and possibly start an INTERNATIONAL INCIDENT.

Maybe try here - https://canadianrodder.com/forum/ind...ussion-chat.2/

[cvicky]

yes my 54 is canadian because its a flat head
my 55 is U S with at least a worn out worm gear

[KULTULZ]

Originally Posted by cvicky

yes my 54 is canadian because its a flat head

my 55 is U S with at least a worn out worm gear

Again, one would need the CAN MPC to be positive before taken apart if the 54 box is CAN.

There were two US 1954 boxes and two US 1955 boxes. Attached (if it shows large enough to read) is the PARTS LIST for the input shaft and worm -

[Mac VP]

If you can take the unit apart, you’ll be able to confirm the sector roller (2 or 3 lobes) and the specific worm ( a 2 or 3 digit number stamped into the end of the worm). That’s going to be the most reliable way to ID what you have.

[cvicky]

wow! the way iread the chart
53- 41 3/16
54's 41 5/8 (3&4 teeth?)
55's 39 7/8
even with magnafying glass its hard to read
but you answered my question
"there is a diference" thx

[KULTULZ]

Originally Posted by cvicky

"there is a diference" thx

A lot of details are dropped from the CHASSIS and MASTER PARTS CATALOG as time goes by as many parts are discontinued and/or replaced by later issue.

One would need a period correct (year) PARTS MANUAL to see what was exactly available from year to year.

I have a 1959 MPC that does not even give the PN on a 54 box assembly.

[rotorwrench]

That was common with the Ford parts procedures. If something was superseded, only the available part was listed in later catalogs. It's nice to have the 1959 version since it was the latest revision but a person ends up needing the individual year model catalogs as well. For my mid century Mercury cars I ended up with all the books from 1949 through 1953 in order to verify parts and part replacements.