Technical Model A steering

Silly question I'm sure but,,,does steering need to be modified for any V8 ? I know it hits the back of the flathead, but do others Olds,Buick,Y block have clearance?

Thank you

 

Split wishbone is the go to fix vs Stock Wishbone with rear ball .
Split also acts like a front swaybar.
The fact "V" now not going to point/ball under bell housing make room for most engines at what ever hight you want.

 

Stock Model A steering box is not great. My Avatar has a '40 steering box and front axle. Most people use F1 Ford pickup steering box.

I used a '53-'55 F100 box and column in my '32 Sedan

Dave

 

I believe the question is about location, and clearances, not the box used. That really can not be answered until you have a specific plan, IE- what motor, what exhaust, etc.

For starters on the box, Model A boxes ****, at 11 to 1 ratio. 32-34 boxes can be built to 15 to 1, acceptable IMHO, and can be made to bolt in to an A frame. but still no rolling sector shaft to help ease up on effort required. 35 & up cars, cross steer. 37 the cross steer 17 to 1 box came out with the 1st rolling sector, very much an improvement. That box, for side steer, is the F1 pickups.

Many folks like that one as the sector shaft is above the steering shaft which gives a little more clearance for exhaust.
Then, the newer F100 box is a popular choice, same 17 to 1, but sector shaft below the steering shaft.

So...bottom line is, there is no answer to your question until you have a definite plan

 

I'm setting up a Borgeson box on an A with a Y block, tons of room. The oil pump takes up real estate where the F1 box would be.

 

The Bishop/Tardel book has a great write up on steering box options for Model As.

 

You Can buy a shortened steering arm to make the steering work a bit easier or modify yours. I did it on my stock a and it helped a lot.