My Willys 3A and 3B Community
3A, 3B, DJ Technical Knowledge Base => "Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations => Topic started by: Doug on November 11, 2010, 09:46:29 PM
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What is the correct steering wheel orientation. Is it with the spokes in a "Y" configuration or in an "Inverted Y" configuration. If I use an inverted Y configuration (with one spoke pointing straight up) the gauges are more visible. However, it seems upside down, the normal "Y" shape being more familiar. If I use a normal Y, one of the spokes will block my view of the gauges. Which is correct? :-/
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Inverted Y.
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Inverted Y.
[size=12]Hey Carl, that's a pretty firm answer. And since, like Doug, I personally prefer the Y orientation can you give your source of the great authority you exhibit? (I'm sure you can tell that I'm just kidding about challenging you, but if you do have a source back to the way the steering wheels were orientated on these old Jeeps as they came down the assembly line back in Toledo, Ohio, it would be a bit of enjoyable trivia.)[/size]
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According to the M38 maintenance manual "Turn the front wheels to the straight ahead position. Place the steering wheel in position, with one spoke at the top, pointing straight toward the front of the vehicle."
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I can see why the inverted Y makes since because it allows one to have an unobstructed view of the gauges and also of my aftermarket turn signal blinker light. However, it does look a little strange. I changed mine to the inverted Y yesterday. I am going to see if I get used to it or not.
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Inverted Y just because that's the way all the Army Jeeps I drove had the steering wheel set.
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Plus, with it inverted, it gives you a place to rest your wrists on a long drive.....:)
Actually, I think its a safety issue... if you didn't inverted it, then you have a literal spike to through your chest in case of an accident and the wheel broke.
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I thought I read somewhere that the spoke that has the logo stamped on the back of it goes up when going straight ahead.
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I have driven the jeep with the steering wheel in the inverted Y position for one day. I am already used to it being flipped over and notice a marked increase in visibility of the gauges. I no longer find myself bending my neck to look around the spokes to see the ammeter and temp gauges. :)