Model A steering box question

[rich demo]

I have a 1930 Model A chassis that was restored. It has a different steering box installed, but uses the stock light switch at the base, and the stock column and wheel. The box is larger with wider attachment spacing. The sector shaft is round, not tapered, and has a notch for the pitman arm pinch bolt. Anyone know what this box came off of. Thanks

 

[john in illinois]

A picture would help. Maybe a v8.


John

 

[Y-Blockhead]

Model A has a square shaft, not tapered or round. Not sure how well around shaft would work? As suggested, a picture would help.

 

[Bruce of MN]

Asking on the V8 board with the photos might be productive.

 

[nkaminar]

It may be off of an F1 or F100 truck. This is a popular upgrade for the original box.

 

[rich demo]

Thanks guys my wife's phone says it might be an AA

 

[Y-Blockhead]

I think f-1 sector shafts are splined.

 

[Joe K]

Thanks guys my wife's phone says it might be an AA

Probably not. AA after October 1929 used the "Gemmer Type" two tooth sectors exclusively.

Google AI: Model AA two tooth steering

Ford introduced the Two-Tooth Steering Box during late 1929 production as an upgrade over the earlier seven-tooth design for both the Model A and Model AA trucks, using it through the 1931 model year.

The query goes on to the reasons why as in two tooth being more durable, adjustable, an tolerant of wear.

Neil Wilson (aafords.com) does not yet address the subject.

Joe K

 

[Bob C]

Thanks guys my wife's phone says it might be an AA

The AA uses the same steering gear as the A.

 

[Y-Blockhead]

The AA uses the same steering gear as the A.

Yep!

 

[Keith True]

i have been finding more and more,that the letters AI stand for always incorrect on the Model A Ford.People have waved their phones at me saying,lookit it's right here.Some of the BS is just horrifying,and some are taking it as gospel.

 

[rich b]

Sounds like you are describing a F-100 box.

 

[rotorwrench]

AI still has a large potential for human error since that is were it finds most of it's information.

 

[Joe K]

i have been finding more and more,that the letters AI stand for always incorrect on the Model A Ford.People have waved their phones at me saying,lookit it's right here.Some of the BS is just horrifying,and some are taking it as gospel.

Which is why when I reference Google AI (or any other of AIs) I give it verbatum - and with attribution.

In this case it is up to the reader to take on what they wish. I become only the deliverer of information.

If I have any doubt about what I deliver, I indicate that as well.

The point is to augment DISCUSSION - not necessarily to establish or question AUTHORITY.

I suppose I could have mentioned the various "aftermarket" modifications done to the AA, which certainly would include almost anything installed up until WWII. The "Green Book" (Ford Chassis 1928-1947) indicates "date ranges" for the various part iterations - but something as ubiquitous as a steering box, or even a transmission might have been subject to "change-out" to the improved later version.

Ford themselves did that in cases such as the Model A 4 speed transmission, which was recommended to be replaced with a "Model B" variant of the same thing.

Joe K