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chopnchaneled · 06-21-2018, 01:28 PM

First off, i did a search and found several threads, But none said anything about my issue.

Have a rebuild kit from the Early Ford Store

Took the steering shaft to several machine shops before i found one that would press off the worm gear, after that was done, when they tried to press the new one on it was a no go with a 60 ton press, Then they said they were going to put the worm in the oven and heat it to 600 degrees and it would go on,
Well it didn't and now i'm concerned about two things.
#1 worm gear is now black, not sure about hardness?
#2 still won't press on shaft

Has anyone ever had to turn down the shaft to fit the worm gear?
and i do know about the raised key in the worm gear and the direction it fits on

Any input from the pro's is appreciated
Thanks
Joe

JSeery · 06-21-2018, 01:34 PM

To remove a common proceedure is to cut (grind) the worm gear close to the shaft and then split it. There are several threads on the HAMB on reinstalling a new worm gear.

chopnchaneled · 06-21-2018, 02:05 PM

Thanks... Found them.
Back to the drawing board

Kurt in NJ · 06-21-2018, 03:48 PM

Worn no good not hardened anymore

Andy · 06-21-2018, 08:13 PM

Did the shop notice the key in the worm and the slot in the shaft. I made a pusher with a slot so I could push the shaft out without damaging anything.

chopnchaneled · 06-22-2018, 06:49 AM

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Andy
It looks like they did, after studying it last nite it looks like it was somewhat cocked
at the start of pressing on.

06-21-2018, 02:05 PM	#3
chopnchaneled Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Buford,Ga. Posts: 87	Re: 1934 Steering sector rebuild problem Thanks... Found them. Back to the drawing board

06-21-2018, 03:48 PM	#4
Kurt in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: on the Littlefield Posts: 6,157	Re: 1934 Steering sector rebuild problem Worn no good not hardened anymore

06-21-2018, 08:13 PM	#5
Andy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kerrville, Tx Posts: 2,769	Re: 1934 Steering sector rebuild problem Did the shop notice the key in the worm and the slot in the shaft. I made a pusher with a slot so I could push the shaft out without damaging anything.

06-22-2018, 06:49 AM	#6
chopnchaneled Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Buford,Ga. Posts: 87	Re: 1934 Steering sector rebuild problem Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Andy It looks like they did, after studying it last nite it looks like it was somewhat cocked at the start of pressing on.

06-21-2018, 01:28 PM	#1
chopnchaneled Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Buford,Ga. Posts: 87	1934 Steering sector rebuild problem First off, i did a search and found several threads, But none said anything about my issue. Have a rebuild kit from the Early Ford Store Took the steering shaft to several machine shops before i found one that would press off the worm gear, after that was done, when they tried to press the new one on it was a no go with a 60 ton press, Then they said they were going to put the worm in the oven and heat it to 600 degrees and it would go on, Well it didn't and now i'm concerned about two things. #1 worm gear is now black, not sure about hardness? #2 still won't press on shaft Has anyone ever had to turn down the shaft to fit the worm gear? and i do know about the raised key in the worm gear and the direction it fits on Any input from the pro's is appreciated Thanks Joe

06-21-2018, 01:34 PM	#2
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: 1934 Steering sector rebuild problem To remove a common proceedure is to cut (grind) the worm gear close to the shaft and then split it. There are several threads on the HAMB on reinstalling a new worm gear.