Steering box cross shaft for '39 Packard Six

Posted by Packard Newbie On 2016/4/5 20:08:39

I hope I am not misusing this forum to try and locate parts, but after removing and disassembling the steering box from my '39 Six, I have discovered that the cross shaft needs replacing and after trying the 'normal' Packard parts sources, I find this is not an available part. The side-thrust bearings have disintegrated and the play in the roller wheel is extreme; the obvious cause of my steering woes. Everything else in the box is fine - the worm gear, bushings bearings, spacers, etc., are all good, I just need to find a cross shaft. Does any body have, or know where I can get one??? I did press out the center pin of the cross shaft and if I could find new thrust bearings, I could reassemble it - problem is, there are no numbers on what's left of them and because they 'mate' with the roller wheel, I suspect they are non generic. Any help here would be hugely appreciated.... Thanks