Re: 1937 120 Center Steering Linkage

Posted by packick On 2015/8/11 8:43:18

I finally found the time to do this job. Not too bad. As the instructions sent to me said, you have to remove the driver's side spring to get the linkage out. Other than that, no lifting of the motor or raising of the body.

I couldn't believe the condition of the old bearings . . . pretty rusty and the leather seals had deteriorated to almost nothing. Now the steering is smooth and the car doesn't wander a bit when driving. I am glad I did this job.

I was told that Packard changed the design of the steering center arm in 1938 and replacing the bearings for those years and newer is a lot simpler.