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steering column

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by SpartanCJ, Aug 11, 2013.

  1. SpartanCJ

    SpartanCJ Member

    What ideas do you guys have. Seems my Steering Column may have the threads bunged up for the nut that holds down the steering wheel. Could be the nut. Anybody have the same problem ever?
     
    SpartanCJ, Aug 11, 2013
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  2. Howard Eisenhauer

    Howard Eisenhauer Administrator Staff Member

    The bet plan is to pull the shaft from the box & have it re threaded on a lathe.

    Failing that you can try cleaning the threads up with a three cornered file- plan on taking an hour or two to do it right.

    If the treads are really messed the shaft may not be salvageable.


    H.
     
    Howard Eisenhauer, Aug 11, 2013
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  3. tarry99

    tarry99 Member


    What year are you dealing with?......................You need to determine whether or not the shaft has a problem or the nut?.............big difference when making that repair...........Pictures would be nice!

    OK it's a 69 with a 76 windshield? Pictures.......Please
     
    Last edited: Aug 11, 2013
    tarry99, Aug 11, 2013
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  4. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    Year/model? Original Ross steering?

    I would be inclined to replace parts rather than try and repair the shaft. Lots of discarded Ross steering setups out there.
     
    timgr, Aug 12, 2013
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  5. SpartanCJ

    SpartanCJ Member

    Its a 69 steering Column. I do believe its the shaft.
     
    SpartanCJ, Aug 12, 2013
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  6. Howard Eisenhauer

    Howard Eisenhauer Administrator Staff Member

    Howard Eisenhauer, Aug 12, 2013
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  7. Steve's 70-5

    Steve's 70-5 Active Member

    If it has Ross Steering and has a V-6, the parts are the same as a M38A1 Jeep
     
    Steve's 70-5, Aug 12, 2013
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  8. Mike S

    Mike S Sponsor

    You can get a file specifically made to repair threads, they are square and double ended----gives 8 different thread pitches, so you should be good. Check with a local machine shop, they may lend you one???

    Here is one, that happens to be metric, but they are available in American also.

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    Mike S, Aug 12, 2013
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  9. SpartanCJ

    SpartanCJ Member

    Its a v6 Jeep. I am going to try to file the threads. Wish I had some way to "cut" a new thread path.
     
    SpartanCJ, Aug 12, 2013
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  10. Long&Low

    Long&Low Active Member

    I got a spare column sitting in my barn, and I'm like 10 minutes from you. Send me a PM.
     
    Long&Low, Aug 12, 2013
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  11. colojeepguy

    colojeepguy Colorado Springs

    x2 on the thread file. It's a good tool to have, mine has saved mybacon more than once.
     
    colojeepguy, Aug 13, 2013
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  12. SpartanCJ

    SpartanCJ Member

    Im kind of debating just pulling ALL the steering components and doing some type of upgrade. Ive read the Saginaw stuff on here, any ideas from you guys?
     
    SpartanCJ, Aug 16, 2013
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  13. SpartanCJ

    SpartanCJ Member

    Ok, my Columns threads are buged up. The play in the steering is VERY bad anyhow. I believe I am going to up grade with a different Column, Gear box etc. Any suggestions on a route I should go? Power steering? Mostly I am looking for a good source for Columns, gear box (pwer vs Man) and perhaps pumps. Any help is appreciated. Seems that their is so much stuff on the Saginaw I try reading it all and am left kind of dazed. I have no problem going to NAPA and getting a Box but can anyone make a suggestion? Thanks
     
    SpartanCJ, Aug 18, 2013
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