Gama Goat Steering column Assy

[evnut]

I've noticed a lot of M561 nos steering column assys for sale on ebay. I purchased one but the steering box mating end is different. My 1970 M561 used a yoke/universal joint set up, since the steering box shaft sticks straight up. All the vendors say no one else has complained. How is this possible? Even the 1970 parts manual shows the yoke on the end of the shaft. Can anyone shed some light on the problem?

 

[m38inmaine]

The manual shows part numbers for 2 different styles of steering column assemblies. One style uses the u joint at the bottom like you have and the other uses a cv joint with a grease filled boot like a car axle shaft. I have the cv style and the new columns advertised worked on mine. I do not know which is earlier or later or if they were mixed, the steering boxes are all the same. My parts manual is dated 1985 an updated copy from 1976. CV style far left, u-joint style far right.

Update: U joint style should have a u-joint yoke welded to the end of the shaft, PN 12255169 NSN 2530-01-029-7820. The CV joint style as what is seen on Ebay for sale has a internal splined clamp welded at the bottom, PN 12259364 NSN 2530-01-060-0966.

 

[evnut]

Thanks for the clarification. It appears to be an upgrade to the universal joint.

 

[m38inmaine]

No problem, would like to see pictures of your Gama Goat, welcome aboard.

 

[m38inmaine]

I updated my original reply with the part numbers for the two different types of columns.

 

[Charlie 6]

Replaced mine fit perfectly, only issue you need to be flexible to get to it.

 

[evnut]

Gama Goat Stweering upgrade

Replaced mine fit perfectly, only issue you need to be flexible to get to it.

Where did you get the CV joint? I can't find part number or supplier.

 

[m38inmaine]

NSN 2520-01-047-5415
P/N 12259365
Internet stock shows flmv.net has 20 in stock, TNJMurray.com has 300. Please report back with price and availability if they have them.

 

[combat32]

I can't find them on either site,will call RR tomorrow and check there.

 

[m38inmaine]

Both sites have a NSN inventory, a lot of the NSN inventory is not on the store front.

 

[evnut]

Pn 12259365 comes back as : Boot, Power Transmission, not cv assy.

 

[m38inmaine]

I'm showing 12259365-1 as boot and 12259365 as the joint.

 

[dmetalmiki]

Welcome to the site. If they are new, and I needed one, I would endeavour to modify and fit it. Mine has a U.J. Our spare one does not.

 

[evnut]

flmv have them for $79.95 ,TNJ have them for $50.00. Thanks everyone.

 

[combat32]

Which part number did you use when you called TNJ?
Thanks,