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Conaway2 · 04-07-2021, 10:45 AM

In the 50+ years I’ve owned my 1930 Model A, I’ve rebuilt the 2-tooth steering 3 times - most recently 9 months ago.

With this most recent rebuild, I replaced the sector, bearings and races. I replaced the sector housing with a new one with needle bearings and a modern o-ring seal. I also installed a shorter pitman arm. The results are the best steering this car has ever had - tight and very easy to steer.

Good luck whatever you decide to do.
Jim

04-07-2021, 10:45 AM	#5
Conaway2 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Mt. Pleasant, SC Posts: 601	Re: Steering Box 7 tooth vs 2 Tooth vs F100 In the 50+ years I’ve owned my 1930 Model A, I’ve rebuilt the 2-tooth steering 3 times - most recently 9 months ago. With this most recent rebuild, I replaced the sector, bearings and races. I replaced the sector housing with a new one with needle bearings and a modern o-ring seal. I also installed a shorter pitman arm. The results are the best steering this car has ever had - tight and very easy to steer. Good luck whatever you decide to do. Jim