BUSHING HOUSING OUTER
WO639091
Steering Box Outer Bushing
Ross sector shaft 7/8" (22.22 mm)
Outer bushing housing for the sector shaft in the Ross steering box. This component ensures correct bearing and guidance of the sector shaft through the steering box housing wall. Essential for precise steering and wear reduction.
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Material Bronze/brass |
Diameter 7/8" (22.22 mm) |
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Type Outer bushing housing (outer/long) |
Application Ross steering box with 7/8" sector shaft |
Features
- Outer (long) bushing housing for sector shaft
- For Ross steering box with 7/8" (22.22 mm) sector shaft diameter
- Ensures correct guidance through housing wall
- Reduces play and wear
- Direct replacement for original part 639091
★ Replaces original part number 639091. Precisely manufactured for optimal fit and long-lasting steering box performance.
Installation notes
When replacing this bushing, dismantle the steering box according to the service manual. Check that the sector shaft itself does not show excessive wear. The bushing must sit with precision fit in the housing wall. Replace the inner bushing (639090) as well if necessary for complete overhaul.
Compatibility
Specific to Ross steering boxes with 7/8" sector shaft diameter. Not suitable for later steering boxes with different diameters. Often replaced in combination with inner bushing 639090 during complete steering box overhaul.
Historical context
Ross Gear & Tool Company supplied steering boxes to virtually all early Willys and Jeep civilian models from the 1940s onwards. These robust steering boxes were characterised by their simple yet effective worm-and-sector construction.
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This part is intended for the restoration of historic military vehicles. Fitting, aligning, deburring or reworking is part of that work and is inherent to the nature of these goods. Dimensional variation also exists between original vehicles.
Installation requires technical knowledge of the vehicle. Unsure whether this part suits your version? Ask us before purchase at info@willys.be.
This part fits:
| Model | Years |
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| Military jeeps | |
| Willys MB (early) | 1941, 1942 |
| Willys MB | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Ford GPW | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Hotchkiss M201 | 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966 |