Steering box questions

So it appears that the 37 - 39 use only 2 bolts & mounts over that plate I have. However I still can't find that part available with any of the vendors so I will have to get it used I think.
 
Which parts are you looking for?

Plate & Tube 78 3597 B (37-39)
Bracket 78 3569 (37-39)
Spring B 3642 (28-39)
Spider B 3643 (28-39)
Retainer B 3644 (28-39)
Switch Rod 78-3616-A (35-39)
 
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Per the thread I referenced, that part is not currently reproduced but the earlier model (which is) can be modified to work. I also checked ebay and a NOS one recently sold for $6.60.
 
So what year is this spare steering box that I have ? A 1942 ? The numbers appear to be 21A 3559 D . I'm trying to rebuild one for my 36.
 

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Well, the Green Book listing is interesting. 3559 is listed as a shim. The housing is listed as 21A 3548-A and is common for 37 thru 1948.
 
JSeery said:
Well, the Green Book listing is interesting. 3559 is listed as a shim. The housing is listed as 21A 3548-A and is common for 37 thru 1948.
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After looking at the casting numbers again, I think it's either a 3558 or 3550- D 2

I'm going to order a CD version of the Green Book tonight, so I can find these numbers. Looks like a good reference. So if I understand right, a 21A 3548-A will work in my 36 with a correct bracket or re-drill, and a 36 steering shaft.
 
NealinCA said:
I have lots of early Ford steering box parts, so PM me if you need anything specific.

Neal
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Neal I sent you a couple of PM's

I need the switch body housing mount 78-3569 for the 37 to 39 cars. Do you have any of them?

Daryl

PS (thanks for pointing out my error in the description JSeery)
 

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Are you looking for the housing or the housing mount? The housings are readily available, it's the mount that's not reproduced.
 
A lot of the casting numbers are just for the bare casting. Many of these numbers were never published in the parts catalogs since a few other processes made them into the final "assembly" part number that they ended up with.
 
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