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1963turnerjohn · 02-05-2024, 02:38 PM

Hello, I’m writing to see if anyone can give me a hand and verifying the steering shaft Key dimension correct for a 1941 Ford car and a supplier

This is the key that slips into the steering shaft and slides into the steering wheels boss.

I purchased a key from one of the Ford Parts dealer (C&G) , and when I got it, it was both (shorter in length And narrower in width ) in dimension

The new key fell right out of the steering shaft and could not hold in place due to being too narrow and too short . This key has a width of 5/32” and length of 19/32”

I believe a 3/16” wide x 3/4” long key is required

Question = Did Ford have a special 3/16 with key to use on the shaft? If so, can anyone point me in the direction of a supplier to purchase this from?

Thank you, John

FlatheadTed · 02-05-2024, 03:28 PM

You are correct 3/16 x 3/4 .Cars with light rod the depth is 1/4 so it does not contact it

rich b · 02-05-2024, 03:41 PM

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You can get a normal woodruff key from a hardware store and grind the bottom flatter as needed.

02-05-2024, 02:38 PM	#1
1963turnerjohn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Ann Arbor / Canton Michigan Posts: 318	41 car steering shaft key dim Hello, I’m writing to see if anyone can give me a hand and verifying the steering shaft Key dimension correct for a 1941 Ford car and a supplier This is the key that slips into the steering shaft and slides into the steering wheels boss. I purchased a key from one of the Ford Parts dealer (C&G) , and when I got it, it was both (shorter in length And narrower in width ) in dimension The new key fell right out of the steering shaft and could not hold in place due to being too narrow and too short . This key has a width of 5/32” and length of 19/32” I believe a 3/16” wide x 3/4” long key is required Question = Did Ford have a special 3/16 with key to use on the shaft? If so, can anyone point me in the direction of a supplier to purchase this from? Thank you, John Last edited by 1963turnerjohn; 02-05-2024 at 02:48 PM.

02-05-2024, 03:28 PM	#2
FlatheadTed Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auckland Posts: 4,705	Re: 41 car steering shaft key dim You are correct 3/16 x 3/4 .Cars with light rod the depth is 1/4 so it does not contact it __________________ http://www.flatheadted.com Flathead Ted brake Floaters ,

02-05-2024, 03:41 PM	#3
rich b Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,827	Re: 41 car steering shaft key dim Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) You can get a normal woodruff key from a hardware store and grind the bottom flatter as needed.