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Ross Steering Gear

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by spiderman, Apr 13, 2015.

  1. Apr 13, 2015
    spiderman

    spiderman Member

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    Hi to All,
    Was wondering if anyone could tell me what diameter , and thread pitch
    the plug is that goes into the bottom of the steering gear on my 63 CJ5 .
    Just discovered that it was missing . Thanks
     
    spiderman, Apr 13, 2015
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  2. Apr 13, 2015
    Howard Eisenhauer

    Howard Eisenhauer Administrator Staff Member

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    Sorry, having a little difficulty picturing what you're talking about, can you identify it in this drawing?

    [​IMG]

    H.
     
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    WorkInProgress

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    I didn't think it was threaded? shouldn't it be a washer-like plug with a tube soldered to it that's probably about 5 inches tall(just guessing on the length)?
     
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    WorkInProgress

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    think he is talking about the bottom of number 1. think he is referring to the hole and plug that the horn wire goes through and up the steering column
     
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    spiderman

    spiderman Member

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    Yes , I am referring to plug in bottom of number 1 . Hole is threaded , and I would guess about 5/8 , or 11/16 inch.
    Thanks
     
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  6. Apr 14, 2015
    spiderman

    spiderman Member

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    Also , if this is a part I could buy somewhere , does anyone know who sells them ?
    Thanks !
     
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    homersdog

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    If you are talking about the little square head plug seen on top of the box in this picture, it is just a pipe plug, i can't remember what size, 1/8 npt, or 1/4 npt, or 3/8 npt. You can get them at any hardware store.

    [​IMG]
     
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  8. Apr 14, 2015
    Howard Eisenhauer

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    OK, what you should have if everything is stock is part #8 -

    [​IMG]

    This doesn't thread in, it's a press fit. You may have a military version of the steering box- they have a threaded something-or-other in the bottom instead of the civvy plug/tube-

    [​IMG]

    H.
     
    Howard Eisenhauer, Apr 14, 2015
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    spiderman

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    Thank you for the pics , Howard , the bottom 2 pictures show the exact set-up that I have . This " CJ " has an M38A1 tub on it . I'm finding as I
    dig more into it some parts are CJ , and some are M38A1 . Any ideas on the plug , or bolt it shows going into the housing to the extreme right side ?
     
    spiderman, Apr 14, 2015
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