Re: steering shaft rethreading?

Posted by Craig VandenBerg on February 11, 1998 at 11:04:55

In Reply to: steering shaft rethreading?
posted by Bob East on February 11, 1998 at 08:39:22

:
: Now I've done it.In trying to remove my steering wheel from the shaft,
: I've broken off the entire threaded portion of the shaft.
: I've heard this can be repaired, but what's the procedure? What thread
: pitch is it?
: Any help would be GREATLY appreciated!
: Thanks!
: Bob East
Hi Bob
Reading what you did makes me want to live with my cracked
steering wheel a little longer.But, here is some information
I found.In his book, "Model A Ford Restoration and
Maintenance Handbook" Volume 2 by Paul Moller, he suggests on
page 26, to: File off the broken threads flush with the
wheel hub. Remove light switch tube, stuff a rag down the
shaft to trap particles and drill the inside of the shaft with
a 29/64" bit and tap for 1/2" SAE cap screw. Use a 1/2" by 1"
cap screw and drill a 25/64" hole down through it for the
light switch rod to go through.The hole in bolt (cap screw)
must be in exact center. Best to use a lathe to make sure the
hole is centered. Install the wheel with the bolt and a
flat washer.Push the rag out with a stiff wire or rod.
Hope this helps - and - let me know if it works.
Craig

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