HOUSING STEERING ASS FORD
WOA740
Steering Gear Housing Ford GPW
Steering box housing without cover
Housing for the steering gear assembly of the Ford GPW. This casting forms the central component of the steering box in which the worm gear and sector shaft are housed. Suitable for overhaul or replacement of damaged original housings.
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Material Cast metal |
Application Steering gear |
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Vehicle Ford GPW |
Supply Without cover and internals |
Features
- Replacement for Ford GPW steering housing
- Conforms to Ross 503284 specification
- Suitable for 7/8" sector shaft
- Without cover and internal components
- For overhaul of existing steering gear
★ Essential component for the restoration of the Ford GPW steering gear. Suitable for complete overhaul with new bearings, gaskets and seals.
Application
Ford GPW (1941-1945). Part of the steering gear assembly conforming to Ford part FM-GPW-3545. Also used as Willys part number WO-A-740 for identical Ross 503284 specification.
Installation notes
The housing must be fully assembled with sector shaft, worm gear, bearings and gaskets. Correct shimming of the top cover is essential for proper bearing pre-load. Check housing for cracks before assembly.
Compatibility
Note: Ford produced their own steering housings with Ford-specific features (script "F" marking). Ross housings have different characteristics (T122983 numbering, ROSS marking). Early and late production variants may differ in construction details.
Historical context
During WWII, Ford produced their own variant of the steering housing for the GPW, alongside Ross Gear and Tool Company who were the standard supplier for Willys. Ford housings are identifiable by the script "f" stamp and GPW-35xx marking.
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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 | |
| Ford GPW (early) | 1942 |
| Ford GPW | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |