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Does this fit an M38?
Willys Jeep Parts Tech:
Sorry, this is not for M38 or M38A1
Sorry, this is not for M38 or M38A1
Hi. What thread is in the "screw and nut-part". Is it UNF 5/8x18 ? Thanks
Willys Jeep Parts Tech:
1/2 -20 x 3/8"
1/2 -20 x 3/8"
Measurements of the 716100 thanks
Willys Jeep Parts Tech:
Please email mike@Kaiserwillys.com what measurements your looking for.
Please email mike@Kaiserwillys.com what measurements your looking for.
The Installation guide says the #100 fits a list of vehicles including the M38 with 7/16 threads. I assume this the #100 since you list some of the vehicles in the #100 list from the Installation guide?
Willys Jeep Parts Tech:
Give us a call so we can sort out your confusion. Thank you!
Give us a call so we can sort out your confusion. Thank you!
Can you still get part #200 for 1967 and later CJ5 with the V6?
Willys Jeep Parts Tech:
See part number: 716200
See part number: 716200
I don’t see the M38 on the list yet I do see the civilian equivalent CJ3. Will this work on an M38 (1950-1952)?
Willys Jeep Parts Tech:
The M38/M38A1 boxes are different than the CJs. Give us a call and we can try to help you out on that.
The M38/M38A1 boxes are different than the CJs. Give us a call and we can try to help you out on that.
Will this fit and work on a 1971 CJ-5 with a V-6?
Willys Jeep Parts Tech:
These are for the 4-134 gear boxes only.
These are for the 4-134 gear boxes only.
Will this work on the manual steering box that came in a 1964 Jeep Willys Kaiser Wagoneer?
Willys Jeep Parts Tech:
Sorry, these are only for the vehicles listed.
Sorry, these are only for the vehicles listed.
Would this take the place of a shock Stabilizer , or do you need both
Willys Jeep Parts Tech:
I would recommend both. They serve different functions.
I would recommend both. They serve different functions.
I have a 1954 m38a1 willys jeep will this tightsteer work on my jeep someone told me it had to be 7"16 will the 7/8 work??
Willys Jeep Parts Tech:
The M38A1 uses 15/16" and will not work for the 7/8"
The M38A1 uses 15/16" and will not work for the 7/8"
tightsteer sector shaft tensioner #716100. Will this fit our 1967 CJ5A with ross steering box.
Willys Jeep Parts Tech:
Yes, as long as you have the 7/8" sector shaft.
Yes, as long as you have the 7/8" sector shaft.
Greetings Kaiser team, This tightsteer Sector shaft Tensioner 716100, will fit in my wagon 1951 4X4
Willys Jeep Parts Tech:
No sorry, that year Station Wagon has a 15/16" diameter sector shaft and it wont work.
No sorry, that year Station Wagon has a 15/16" diameter sector shaft and it wont work.
Hello, Could you please tell me if this would fit my Hotchkiss jeep ?
Willys Jeep Parts Tech:
Please send us some more vehicle information and we can help out.
Please send us some more vehicle information and we can help out.
Will this or any of the other tight steers work on my 52 m38a1?
Willys Jeep Parts Tech:
Sorry, no. They dont make a kit for the M38/A1.
Sorry, no. They dont make a kit for the M38/A1.
I just rebuilt my steering gear box and used the tight steer on it. I only feel pressure when the tightsteer is screwed all the way down and then my sector shaft moves in and out of the house at about 1/4 to a 1/2 inch. Is this normal or is there an underlying issue?
Willys Jeep Parts Tech:
Sounds like you need to check your gear box for excessive play/wear and the bushings/shims in there too.
Sounds like you need to check your gear box for excessive play/wear and the bushings/shims in there too.
Will this fit on a 1970 CJ5 with a 4 cylinder hurricane engine.
Willys Jeep Parts Tech:
Yes but only if your sector shaft measures 7/16". Thanks
Yes but only if your sector shaft measures 7/16". Thanks
Will this fit on a 51 M38? Is it possible to put it in without removing the gearbox?
Willys Jeep Parts Tech:
These are only for the vehicle we list.
These are only for the vehicle we list.
Willys Jeep Parts Tech:
Sorry, no it will not be available for the M38
Sorry, no it will not be available for the M38
this number is correct for cj-5 1971 v-6 225 dauntless?
Willys Jeep Parts Tech:
No sorry, it will not thread into the V6-225 gear boxes.
No sorry, it will not thread into the V6-225 gear boxes.
cj-2a does tight steer come in different strengths?
Willys Jeep Parts Tech:
Please see install instructions above for how to adjust.
Please see install instructions above for how to adjust.
What part number will fit a 1968 cj5 with a v6 engine
Willys Tech:
716200A is the part number for that one with the V6-225
716200A is the part number for that one with the V6-225
What is the correct item number for the Tightsteer sector shaft tensioner for a 1968 CJ5?
Willys Tech:
That is part number: 716200A for the 1968 CJ-5 with the V6-225. This is the proper part number for it with the 4-134 engine with 7/8 shaft.
That is part number: 716200A for the 1968 CJ-5 with the V6-225. This is the proper part number for it with the 4-134 engine with 7/8 shaft.
when you install the tightsteer can you do it on the jeep without removing the gear box and or the fender. does it come with new gaskets and what is the chances of little or no success.
Willys Jeep Parts Tech:
Yes, they used the 7/8" sector shaft.
Yes, they used the 7/8" sector shaft.
Willys Tech:
It is recommened to remove it. It is alot easier to install.
It is recommened to remove it. It is alot easier to install.