Re: 1941 Steering Column Removal

Posted by HH56 On 2013/5/26 19:57:31

I remember Joe Santana had some issues with his 40 so maybe there is a clearance reason why it's being difficult. I can't speak directly to the 41 but expect the 47 arrangement may be very similar. On that year at the top of column where the upper steering shaft bearing is located, there a retaining ring that will prevent the column from lifting. The ring is slightly recessed into the top of bearing so push the bearing or column down slightly and look very carefully at the shaft and bearing. See if there is a wedge like ring around the shaft resting inside. Once that ring was off my column lifted straight up -- although it had to be rotated and maneuvered to get the gearshift levers thru the floor opening.