BUSHING HOUSING INNER
SHORT
Steering Box Inner Sector Shaft Bushing
For 7/8" sector shaft
Inner bushing for the sector shaft of the Ross steering box. This bushing is pressed into the steering box housing and must be reamed after installation for correct fitting. Essential component when overhauling the steering box to eliminate play and wear.
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Diameter 7/8" (22.2 mm) |
Application Ross steering box sector shaft |
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Type Inner bushing (short) |
Installation Press fit + reaming required |
Features
- Inner bushing for steering box sector shaft
- Suitable for 7/8" (22.2 mm) sector shafts
- Press fit into steering box housing
- Requires reaming after installation for correct fitting
- Essential component for steering box overhaul
★ After pressing, the inside of the bushing must be reamed by a workshop to the correct dimension for a perfect fit of the sector shaft.
Installation notes
This bushing is a press fit into the steering box housing. After pressing, the inside of the bushing must be reamed to the correct diameter. This is work for a machine shop with the appropriate tools. Reaming takes approximately 15 minutes and is crucial for correct operation without play.
Compatibility
Please note: this is the inner (short) bushing. For a complete sector shaft overhaul, the outer (long) bushing is also required (WO639091), as well as gasket WO639119 and oil seal WO639095.
Historical context
The Ross steering box was standard fitment on early Willys and Jeep models and is renowned for its robust construction. With regular maintenance and periodic replacement of the bushings, this steering system remains accurate for many years.
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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 |