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02-07-2010, 10:50 AM
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steering swap question
I have a 42 Willys MB that I am up gradeing to a V6....it had a F head with a dorky hood scoop.
Other than the V6 & T 90, it's pretty much stock. I kind of want to keep it original & not change things to much in case I restore it latter in life. I was thinking of useing the original steering box,but it looks to be in the way of the stock exaust manifold. Are there any headders that will clear the stock box? If not,what is the easiest & cheapest steering conversion? thanks...Tom 
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#2
02-07-2010, 01:23 PM
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Re: steering swap question
You could do like they did in CJ'5's and 6's and run a passenger manifold on the driver's side. They did this to clear the stock ross steering. The exhaust exits out the front and wraps under and back underneath the motor mount iirc.
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02-07-2010, 02:05 PM
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Re: steering swap question
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 Chuck AKA Warloch Willys - what Jeeps want to be when they grow up!!!! 46 CJ2A - V6 231 - Just a shell - drive train pulled 49 CJ3A - V6 231 - Still waiting 49 CJ3A - V6 225 - Back burner 51 CJ3A - V6 Kenne Bell 225 - 4.88 Axles with OX lockers - SM465 61 CJ6 - V6 225 - Project Shrek for Sheldon - waiting for the Commando to finish 72 Commando - Sporting a 360, T18, body and Misc left to do 73 CJ5 - Gone - parts in the Commando...
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02-08-2010, 02:08 PM
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Re: steering swap question
Great Idea!
Would there be any draw back to just swaping sides & have them both dump forward & wrap under the motor? I dont think the passenger side would interfear with anything...would it?
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#5
02-08-2010, 03:16 PM
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Re: steering swap question
I've never tried running the passenger side backward. Might be clearance/heat issues with the lower radiator hose and/or oil filter. Plus you have the pumpkin for the front axle on that side. Might be able to be done but might have clearance issues.
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02-08-2010, 04:18 PM
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Re: steering swap question
I forgot about the pumpkin...good call.
Were you able to run the stock raidaitor? It looks to be pretty tight. My raidaitor is stock...pretty thick. It looks like I may have to push the engine/trans unit forward even more forward...about 1". I also have a brake pedal issue. What did you do in this situation?
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02-08-2010, 06:02 PM
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Re: steering swap question
Brake pedal - heat and form to fit. Firewall - tight, I like to move the engine forward a touch so I don't have to use the BFH for body work. Used the stock rad with fittings moved on the Bottom.
Test fit. I always seemed to have to use a spacer to move the fan close enough, but if you have a desert rad it may be tighter.
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Chuck AKA Warloch Willys - what Jeeps want to be when they grow up!!!! 46 CJ2A - V6 231 - Just a shell - drive train pulled 49 CJ3A - V6 231 - Still waiting 49 CJ3A - V6 225 - Back burner 51 CJ3A - V6 Kenne Bell 225 - 4.88 Axles with OX lockers - SM465 61 CJ6 - V6 225 - Project Shrek for Sheldon - waiting for the Commando to finish 72 Commando - Sporting a 360, T18, body and Misc left to do 73 CJ5 - Gone - parts in the Commando...
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02-09-2010, 01:08 AM
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Re: steering swap question
I did a similar swap back in 1971 on a 1946 MB. It's mostly stock Jeep parts that are used but you have to allow for the lower hood and weaker drive train, depending on what's still origional behind the T90.
Keep us posted, I'll help if I can.
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