'54 Merc. Steering box

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Bruce Compton Canada

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Help: I need a replacement steering box for my '54 Merc, and was wondering what else will interchange as there are absolutely no more '54 Mercs around here. Apparently some others ('55 Ford) look identical but the steering shafts are 1/2" short. Thanks in advance: Bruce
 
my inter change book says there are no direct replacement, seems 54 are a one year model, you should be able to adapt the 55 to your car by adding a 1/2' to the steering shaft, all you need is a coupler long enough to add the length, then weld it in place, or drill a hole and use a grade 8 bolt, street rodders do it all the time after market steering company make a lot of adapters, get a few street rod books and check the advertisers, use your phone to contact them and ask questions
 
If the only difference is the length of the shaft, consider putting the Merc shaft into the Ford box. It's not hard to do. If the worm on the end of the shaft is worn, new ones are available. Might as well just buy the sector shaft and worm and rebuild you Merc box if you have to do all of that, eh? None of that stuff is very expensive.
 
Thanks Motorhead: I already have a NOS sector and bearings.. Where can I get a NOS worm, eh. I'd buy one in an instant if I could find one. Thanks again: Bruce
 
Joblot Automotive in NY is a great source for some of the gearing and other more hard to find parts. www.joblotauto.com (718) 468-8686

Also, Midwest Early Ford at www.midwestearlyford.com has these. (800) 543-5035

I have dealt with both of these businesses and have been greatly pleased. Perhaps the folks at Joblot are more knowledgeable and can help get just what you need.
 
bruce give james a call at joblot he has so much stuff he has helped me big time on occasions james is the owner the only other guy that might be able to help you would be stacey in texas i dont have his phone # but guess 1 off the guys on here will know trev
 
yes i find it a lot easier other wise you probably get someone who dosent really know what james has hidden away im off on moday to usa for the western grand national
 
that's great bruce im now up in camas wa awaiting to go down to lake Tahoe for the grand national trev nz
 
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