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Technical Ford Model A Vega box to 525 swap ?

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by ModelEh1931, Mar 5, 2023.

  1. ModelEh1931
    Joined: Oct 28, 2009
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    Has anyone with a Model A swapped out there Saginaw 140 (Vega) steering box with cross steer to the larger 525 box ?

    Thank you.
     
  2. Fordors
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    Other than the input shaft being longer requiring a change how your column connects the 525 it is a direct bolt in.
     
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  3. krylon32
    Joined: Jan 29, 2006
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    525 is overkill on a Model A
     
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  4. 31Apickup
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    It’ll bolt to the same mount but is much bigger and may not clear motor mounts.
     
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  5. ModelEh1931
    Joined: Oct 28, 2009
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    Thanks for the replies.

    Keep ‘em coming.
     
  6. nobby
    Joined: Jan 8, 2006
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    the c3 corvette input worm will go in a gm 525 and have a quick input.and the input shaft itself is just the stub - or you dont have the 3 inches sticking out of it so youi can swap for a power 800 and suchlike

    the 1980 camaro manual pitman arm is the one that fits them and is straight, plus it has a wee small hole in it enabling the opening out of it for a early ford tie rod
     

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