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hb32 · 07-21-2018, 01:21 PM

Any tips for installing the lower bearing race in the box ?
Having a difficult time getting it to seat fully in the recess. Tried heating surrounding area and cooling race as well as drawing it in with thick washers and a bolt, no luck.

FlatheadTed · 07-21-2018, 04:38 PM

It sounds like you have a to large cup compare it with your old one , looking through the bottom hole sometimes it looks like its not seated but it is as there's a ridge in there I have used a brass drift ,Ted

hb32 · 07-21-2018, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by FlatheadTed

It sounds like you have a to large cup compare it with your old one , looking through the bottom hole sometimes it looks like its not seated but it is as there's a ridge in there I use a brass drift ,Ted

identical size races Ted, that was one of the first things I checked.

FlatheadTed · 07-21-2018, 05:06 PM

It should go in then !A press is best but try n put it on a solid surface such as a concrete floor and drift it in evenly .If you haven't got a brass drift A 3/4 mild steel rod may be soft ? enough to not damage the hardened seat

Andy · 07-21-2018, 06:31 PM

Delete.sorry

hb32 · 07-22-2018, 11:06 AM

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Will try a press next week and will post some results

Krylon32 · 07-22-2018, 02:11 PM

Check the Dennis Lacy thread over on the HAMB. He shows the proper sequence for rebuilding a 32 box from start to finish.

hb32 · 07-22-2018, 02:37 PM

Thanks Kry and spent some time looking for that specific part of the thread with no luck.

Mart · 07-22-2018, 03:14 PM

Try this:

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...-11-16.970252/

I scanned through and found steering box stuff starting on page 10. There do seem to be some lost images though, which is a shame.

I had forgotten what a well documented thread it was for anyone building a traditional modified Early Ford.

Mart.

Krylon32 · 07-22-2018, 03:21 PM

duplicate of above

hb32 · 08-20-2018, 06:38 PM

Thanks and figured out my issue but need the info as well.

07-21-2018, 01:21 PM	#1
hb32 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Nanaimo Vancouver Island B.C. Canada Posts: 1,067	1932 steering box o/h Any tips for installing the lower bearing race in the box ? Having a difficult time getting it to seat fully in the recess. Tried heating surrounding area and cooling race as well as drawing it in with thick washers and a bolt, no luck.

07-21-2018, 04:38 PM	#2
FlatheadTed Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auckland Posts: 4,705	Re: 1932 steering box o/h It sounds like you have a to large cup compare it with your old one , looking through the bottom hole sometimes it looks like its not seated but it is as there's a ridge in there I have used a brass drift ,Ted __________________ http://www.flatheadted.com Flathead Ted brake Floaters , Last edited by FlatheadTed; 07-21-2018 at 05:10 PM.

07-21-2018, 05:06 PM	#4
FlatheadTed Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auckland Posts: 4,705	Re: 1932 steering box o/h It should go in then !A press is best but try n put it on a solid surface such as a concrete floor and drift it in evenly .If you haven't got a brass drift A 3/4 mild steel rod may be soft ? enough to not damage the hardened seat __________________ http://www.flatheadted.com Flathead Ted brake Floaters ,

07-21-2018, 06:31 PM	#5
Andy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kerrville, Tx Posts: 2,771	Re: 1932 steering box o/h Delete.sorry

07-22-2018, 11:06 AM	#6
hb32 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Nanaimo Vancouver Island B.C. Canada Posts: 1,067	Re: 1932 steering box o/h Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Will try a press next week and will post some results

07-22-2018, 02:11 PM	#7
Krylon32 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,484	Re: 1932 steering box o/h Check the Dennis Lacy thread over on the HAMB. He shows the proper sequence for rebuilding a 32 box from start to finish.

07-22-2018, 02:37 PM	#8
hb32 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Nanaimo Vancouver Island B.C. Canada Posts: 1,067	Re: 1932 steering box o/h Thanks Kry and spent some time looking for that specific part of the thread with no luck.

07-22-2018, 03:14 PM	#9
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 8,755	Re: 1932 steering box o/h Try this: https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...-11-16.970252/ I scanned through and found steering box stuff starting on page 10. There do seem to be some lost images though, which is a shame. I had forgotten what a well documented thread it was for anyone building a traditional modified Early Ford. Mart. Last edited by Mart; 07-22-2018 at 04:47 PM.

07-22-2018, 03:21 PM	#10
Krylon32 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,484	Re: 1932 steering box o/h duplicate of above

08-20-2018, 06:38 PM	#11
hb32 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Nanaimo Vancouver Island B.C. Canada Posts: 1,067	Re: 1932 steering box o/h Thanks and figured out my issue but need the info as well.