M38 Sector Shaft

[DanS]

Hello all;

I am looking for an NOS or really good M38 sector shaft. Anyone?

Dan
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Dan Schultz
MD20035 9/1952
MC70324 dod 6/52
GPW 14944 dod 4/10/42
K38 Linemans Trailer 4/43
M100 Trailer 01177488 dod 8/51

[45auto]

I will assume you have checked out the rest of your steering system and you only need the sector shaft. By the time this needs to be replace, there is usually a good deal more that is in need of repair. With that said............

Good used ones do not show up often, I would bite the bullet and check with a known surplus dealer and buy an NOS sector shaft for a correct fit. You will pay top dollar for it, but it will fit and work as it should. You should also check your bushings, seal, bearings, and cups along with the steering shaft since you are going to have everything apart. If you find any excessive wear, I would look at replacing those parts as well.
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Harold W.
MVPA #6833
1945 GPW
1950 CJV-35/U
1951 M38 1952 M38
1962 USMC Contract M38A1
1953 Strick M100 1967 Johnson M416
1968 CJ5 4-Speed 1969 CJ5 V6

[oilleaker1]

Do not buy the Omix Ada steering shaft with worm. My loss is your gain. The ball bearing race is so rough it feels like boulders are in there. Finding the 42 1/2 inch shaft is not that easy. WCR4 jeep Parts has ones made in the USA. I just ordered one. John

[DanS]

Be careful with any of them. Some WCR4 sells are 7/8", I need the 15/16" shaft. Did you get the correct diameter shaft for yours? My old sector shaft is good, even the bushings. The only thing worn were the two nubbins that interact with the steering worm gear. I have a NOS bearing and race kit. The steering worm gear is also very good. This jeep had only 28000 miles on it, almost all desert driving. I suspect the two nubbins were worn because of the nature of rough roads. WCR4 is looking to see if they have good one. No other supplier I have contacted has any.
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Dan Schultz
MD20035 9/1952
MC70324 dod 6/52
GPW 14944 dod 4/10/42
K38 Linemans Trailer 4/43
M100 Trailer 01177488 dod 8/51

[oilleaker1]

Don't forget since the sector shaft is larger on the M38's, so is the hole and splines on the pittman arm. The length of the worm gear shaft is longer. Horn button operation and adjustment different too. A odd ball unit for sure. Then compare draglinks, and bellcranks between differnet model Jeeps. It gets interesting. My M38 had a strange home made sleeve at the base of the outside column. Guess what, it had a longer yet worm gear shaft in it from I believe a Jeep pickup. Bubba can do some amazing thing! John

[buzzk]

who is WCR4

[DanS]

He sells mainly on Ebay, has great NOS parts and really good service. I think it is WCFR4.
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Dan Schultz
MD20035 9/1952
MC70324 dod 6/52
GPW 14944 dod 4/10/42
K38 Linemans Trailer 4/43
M100 Trailer 01177488 dod 8/51