1944 WC - Removing steering pedestal sector gear?
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Topic: 1944 WC - Removing steering pedestal sector gear?
Posted By: rickannable
Subject: 1944 WC - Removing steering pedestal sector gear?
Date Posted: 20 Aug 2025 at 2:46pm
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Hello, I'm trying to remove the sector gear inside the steering pedestal of my late fathers 1944 WC. The gear sure is stubborn to get off the shaft and I hate to pull too hard on it for fear of breaking something. I've tried a 3-jaw puller and also applying some heat. Would you guys have an idea for me to get this baby off the shaft? I really need to replace the seals to prevent the pedestal from leaking all over the place! Thank you in advance!  |
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Posted By: JoeM(GA)
Date Posted: 20 Aug 2025 at 4:14pm
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I found it easier to remove the shaft assy and pull out the top, best I remember there is a set screw holding that gear on too  ------------- Allis Express North Georgia 41 WC,48 UC Cane,7-G's, Ford 345C TLB |
Posted By: rickannable
Date Posted: 20 Aug 2025 at 4:21pm
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Thanks for your reply Joe. I removed that set screw before trying to remove the gear. Wow! I never thought of removing the shaft and gear out the top as an assembly! That solves my whole problem! Many thanks Joe!! |
Posted By: wjohn
Date Posted: 20 Aug 2025 at 6:27pm
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That's what I did on my WD too. Never had any reason to pull that gear off so I never touched it when I welded up the worn bearing area towards the bottom of the shaft. ------------- 1939 B, 1940 B, 1941 WC, 1951 WD, 1952 CA, 1956 WD-45 |
Posted By: rickannable
Date Posted: 21 Aug 2025 at 8:09pm
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Thanks WJOHN, Thats brilliant to remove the entire shaft and gear together from the top. The next time I'm at the barn I'll tip the pedestal on it's side and see what I need to do to remove it. I'm sure it has some sort of a large nut holding things together. I don't recall the diagram for the assembly, but I'll look when I get out there. Do you think I'll need to set the bearing preload when reassembling everything? Thank you guys so much!
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