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Henry/Kokomo · 02-26-2016, 02:15 PM

I'm attempting to rebuild an old Ford - actually, an F-1 pickup - steering box. I need to replace the roller on the sector arm. How does one get the roller pin out? I've tried drilling and the pin is so hard that I don't have a bit that will touch it. I've taken the part to a couple of garages locally, including one that does a lot of flathead Ford stuff. So far, this has everyone stumped who has tried to remove it. What are we doing wrong? Thanks in advance.

NealinCA · 02-26-2016, 03:26 PM

I use a carbide bur and carefully grind one end of the pin off, then drive out with a punch.

FYI, the thrust washers supplied with the new roller are too thick. You might luck out and be able to use the original washers, but I have extras ground in .001" graduations so I can set the roller clearance at .001-.002".

Hopefully that helps. Let me know if you need any more info.

Neal

Henry/Kokomo · 02-26-2016, 05:08 PM

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Thanks, Neal. We'll give it a try.

02-26-2016, 02:15 PM	#1
Henry/Kokomo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kokomo, Indiana Posts: 1,731	Another Steering Box Question I'm attempting to rebuild an old Ford - actually, an F-1 pickup - steering box. I need to replace the roller on the sector arm. How does one get the roller pin out? I've tried drilling and the pin is so hard that I don't have a bit that will touch it. I've taken the part to a couple of garages locally, including one that does a lot of flathead Ford stuff. So far, this has everyone stumped who has tried to remove it. What are we doing wrong? Thanks in advance. __________________ Henry

02-26-2016, 03:26 PM	#2
NealinCA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central Coast, Calif. Posts: 839	Re: Another Steering Box Question I use a carbide bur and carefully grind one end of the pin off, then drive out with a punch. FYI, the thrust washers supplied with the new roller are too thick. You might luck out and be able to use the original washers, but I have extras ground in .001" graduations so I can set the roller clearance at .001-.002". Hopefully that helps. Let me know if you need any more info. Neal Last edited by NealinCA; 02-26-2016 at 03:42 PM.

02-26-2016, 05:08 PM	#3
Henry/Kokomo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kokomo, Indiana Posts: 1,731	Re: Another Steering Box Question Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks, Neal. We'll give it a try. __________________ Henry