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Dennis Sherman 11-07-2009 04:49:32 71.248.137.177 740091 Report to Moderator	I am rebuilding my steering box on a 1948 8n. Is there anyway to tell how much wear on the steering sector gear are acceptable or how to check it? If I take pix of the sectors showing the gear portions, can someone tell by that? I would hate to re-assemble the box if the sectors are worn too much, but sectors are expensive to replace too. [Reply]   [Send Email]
Dan 11-07-2009 08:35:05 71.164.239.185 740115 Report to Moderator	Re: 8n steering sector wear in reply to Dennis Sherman, 11-07-2009 04:49:32   Dennis - the steering sectors for your 1948 8N are not replaceable - they are NLA. You can still get steering sectors for the later 1950-1952 versions though. If the sectors are too worn, the only option is to replace with "decent" early model used sectors, or replace the entire steering box with a later model (some adjustments and dash trimming required). In my experience when I did a full rebuild on my 1948 8N steering box - replacing the bushings will go a LONG way towards reducing backlash in your steering assembly. HTH, Dan   [Reply]   [No Email]
Dennis Sherman 11-07-2009 16:18:50 71.248.143.15 740205 Report to Moderator	Re: 8n steering sector wear in reply to Dan, 11-07-2009 08:35:05   Thanks Dan. By bushings I assume you are talking about the bushings that go in the steering sectors. I was considering just purchasing the whole rebuild kit which includes the bushings, bearings, seals, etc.   [Reply]   [No Email]
Dan 11-07-2009 16:56:09 71.164.239.185 740210 Report to Moderator	Re: 8n steering sector wear in reply to Dennis Sherman, 11-07-2009 16:18:50   The bushings go into the steering sector housing (round housing held onto the side of the steering box). They will need to be reemed a tad to fit. I used a brake hone and it worked fine. Dan   [Reply]   [No Email]