Description

When you’re constantly fighting to keep your Ford Major tracking straight down the field, that worn steering worm shaft is telling you it’s time for a replacement. That classic Fordson Major might be a British agricultural workhorse from the 1950s and 60s, but manual steering on these vintage tractors becomes physically demanding and tiring when the worm shaft wears out. This 24.5-inch steering worm shaft restores the precise control that makes these tractors manageable for daily farm work.

What You’re Getting

Precision machined 24.5-inch worm shaft designed specifically for Ford Major manual steering boxes
Hardened bearing surfaces resist wear from constant steering loads and implement work
Exact OEM specifications ensure proper gear mesh and smooth operation throughout steering range
Quality steel construction built to handle decades of farm use just like the original
Direct replacement that eliminates sloppy steering and excessive free play

Built for Real Farm Work

The Ford Major earned its reputation as a reliable 45-50 HP workhorse that’s still common on smaller farms today, handling everything from hay work to cultivation. Whether you’re using yours for mixed farming operations, estate work, or restoration projects, that manual steering system takes incredible abuse during loader work, tight turns with implements, and daily operation around the farmyard.

Made to Last

This replacement worm shaft features properly hardened bearing surfaces that resist the wear patterns that develop over thousands of operating hours. The precise machining ensures proper engagement with your sector gear, eliminating tight spots and loose areas that make steering unpredictable and dangerous, especially during road transport or when working around buildings.

Good to Know

Replacing the steering worm shaft requires removing the steering box from the tractor – don’t try to work on it in place. Clean everything thoroughly before disassembly since old gear oil often hides metal particles from wear. Check your sector gear carefully while you’re in there, and use fresh gear oil during reassembly. Proper adjustment is critical – too tight binds the steering, too loose defeats the repair.