CDN 40 Dodge D16 Steering Box Parts help.

[1940dodge]

Ordered the re-build kit from Andy Bernbaum to begin restoring the Steering gear. After pulling the box out and upon close inspection discovered that the worm gear attached to the steering column is badly worn and needs to be replaced. This seems to be a very difficult part to find. I am willing to purchase a used complete box if anyone has one laying around or just the column. As of now the poor dodge is stranded in my garage and would love to get it together. Any leads as to where I can get the part would be great. Not having any luck.

As well is there a difference in the Steering Gear between Dodges and Plymouths, Cars and Trucks, Years?

The D16 was the Dodge/Plymouth variant. Is it a Dodge or Plymouth Box?

Sorry about all the questions but perhaps an opening to a good discussion.

Thanks in advance.

Roland.

[Richard Coney]

I would be interested in knowing that too. My P7 Roadking's steering box is nearing the end of its useful life as it is very "notchy" when you turn the wheel from lock to lock. I was going to get one of the overhaul kits, but wondered what to do if I find the worm itself is worn when I take it apart. I've acquired another column from a Deluxe, complete with column gear change (my P7 has a floor shift) with a box attached, but whether it's any better than the one on the car I don't know yet. By the way. What's the easiest method of removing the box please?

[55 Fargo]

Ordered the re-build kit from Andy Bernbaum to begin restoring the Steering gear. After pulling the box out and upon close inspection discovered that the worm gear attached to the steering column is badly worn and needs to be replaced. This seems to be a very difficult part to find. I am willing to purchase a used complete box if anyone has one laying around or just the column. As of now the poor dodge is stranded in my garage and would love to get it together. Any leads as to where I can get the part would be great. Not having any luck.

As well is there a difference in the Steering Gear between Dodges and Plymouths, Cars and Trucks, Years?

The D16 was the Dodge/Plymouth variant. Is it a Dodge or Plymouth Box?

Sorry about all the questions but perhaps an opening to a good discussion.

Thanks in advance.

Roland.

Here's who you get ahold of, Norm, at Mid Canada, in Winnipeg at 1-204-475-3399, a very knowledgeable NOS, Used and New Vintage Mopar Parts.

He will be able to help you out........Fred

[1940dodge]

Richard,

This is the removal for my dodge, yours should be close.

Remove the steering wheel with a wheel puller, remove the pitman arm with a puller, remove the pan between the frame and motor on the left. take out the 3 bolts holding the box to the frame, and with the car jacked up pretty high you can pull it out. The steering wheel shaft is part of the box assembly.

Thanks Rockwood,

I will give them a call first thing in the morning.

[joecoozie]

I have a steering box/column from a 1941 Plymouth. When the box was in the car it seemed to operate smoothly as it should.

If interested let me know.

Joe

Please reply to my email - coozie44@yahoo.com