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Bored&Stroked · 10-16-2022, 07:01 PM

My buddy and I were looking at some NOS steering sectors that he has - and we compared them to his 32 sector. Many of his parts were NOS stuff that his Uncle collected years ago - but there are no tags or part numbers to help with identification on these.

His original has no markings for ratio, but the NOS ones both have a '15' on them. We also looked at one that had a 13 on it. In doing side-by-side comparisons, it appears his matches the ones with '15' on them.

Was wondering what ratios were used in 32 . . . and if a '15' would be a correct version? His original sector has a few wear spots, so we'll probably swap in a NOS one.

Any information is greatly appreciated!

B&S

motordr · 10-16-2022, 07:32 PM

1932 original ratio is 13:1. I believe 1933-34 ratio was 15:1. I change all my

1932 steering boxes to 15:1 You need to change both worm and sector when changing the ratio.

Bored&Stroked · 10-17-2022, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by motordr

1932 original ratio is 13:1. I believe 1933-34 ratio was 15:1. I change all my

1932 steering boxes to 15:1 You need to change both worm and sector when changing the ratio.

Any idea as to where one can purchase a new worm to match the NOS sectors that we have? I'd sure like to find a NOS worm - unless somebody knows that there is a quality repop?

Thanks so much!

deuce lover · 10-17-2022, 07:11 AM

Dale, Sent you a PM

DavidG · 10-17-2022, 08:14 AM

The first 5,000 '33s also had 13 to 1 ratio steering gears.

deuce lover · 10-17-2022, 09:00 AM

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Dale, Found one.Sent you a PM

Tim Ayers · 10-17-2022, 10:42 AM

In a similar spot as Dale. How much of a noticeable difference does the 15 to 1 ratio make over the '32 13 to 1?

DavidG · 10-17-2022, 01:05 PM

Not worth the effort to find the worm gear and then change it, in my opinion. The sector gear is the easy part.

birdball · 10-24-2022, 08:38 PM

3rd Gen auto sells 15:1 worm and sector gears. I just bought a set from him to convert my 32 sedan to 15:1. From what I have heard, they are good quality.
Matt

Bored&Stroked · 10-25-2022, 07:59 AM

Deuce Lover gave me a tip to purchase one - it is on the way. I will report back as to what I find with the quality and fitment to an original 32 box. Thanks gang!

10-16-2022, 07:01 PM	#1
Bored&Stroked Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 5,070	1932 Steering - Ratio Questions??? My buddy and I were looking at some NOS steering sectors that he has - and we compared them to his 32 sector. Many of his parts were NOS stuff that his Uncle collected years ago - but there are no tags or part numbers to help with identification on these. His original has no markings for ratio, but the NOS ones both have a '15' on them. We also looked at one that had a 13 on it. In doing side-by-side comparisons, it appears his matches the ones with '15' on them. Was wondering what ratios were used in 32 . . . and if a '15' would be a correct version? His original sector has a few wear spots, so we'll probably swap in a NOS one. Any information is greatly appreciated! B&S

10-16-2022, 07:32 PM	#2
motordr Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Beamsville,Ontario,Canada Posts: 482	Re: 1932 Steering - Ratio Questions??? 1932 original ratio is 13:1. I believe 1933-34 ratio was 15:1. I change all my 1932 steering boxes to 15:1 You need to change both worm and sector when changing the ratio.

10-17-2022, 07:11 AM	#4
deuce lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern France Posts: 5,307	Re: 1932 Steering - Ratio Questions??? Dale, Sent you a PM Last edited by deuce lover; 10-17-2022 at 09:01 AM.

10-17-2022, 08:14 AM	#5
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,101	Re: 1932 Steering - Ratio Questions??? The first 5,000 '33s also had 13 to 1 ratio steering gears.

10-17-2022, 09:00 AM	#6
deuce lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern France Posts: 5,307	Re: 1932 Steering - Ratio Questions??? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Dale, Found one.Sent you a PM

10-17-2022, 10:42 AM	#7
Tim Ayers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 6,181	Re: 1932 Steering - Ratio Questions??? In a similar spot as Dale. How much of a noticeable difference does the 15 to 1 ratio make over the '32 13 to 1?

10-17-2022, 01:05 PM	#8
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,101	Re: 1932 Steering - Ratio Questions??? Not worth the effort to find the worm gear and then change it, in my opinion. The sector gear is the easy part.

10-24-2022, 08:38 PM	#9
birdball Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Milford, MI Posts: 56	Re: 1932 Steering - Ratio Questions??? 3rd Gen auto sells 15:1 worm and sector gears. I just bought a set from him to convert my 32 sedan to 15:1. From what I have heard, they are good quality. Matt __________________ 1932 2 door sedan/ Merc Flathead 1932 5W 1932 Roadster/ SCoT Flathead 1932 Roadster Cadillac power

10-25-2022, 07:59 AM	#10
Bored&Stroked Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 5,070	Re: 1932 Steering - Ratio Questions??? Deuce Lover gave me a tip to purchase one - it is on the way. I will report back as to what I find with the quality and fitment to an original 32 box. Thanks gang!