steering wheel orientation
 

The thread on the light switch orientation made me remember to ask. Is there a correct orientation for the steering wheel? x or t? Mine is neither, it's kind of in between. Also how do you change it?

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Mine is "T"

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Well, "kind of in between" is my vote...That's what mine is.

Steve

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Preferred was X and Ford gave instructions in the Service Bulletins for the keyed steering wheel which has two positions. If found in "T" (which can happen through wear or adjustment or damage) the wheel can be repositioned by removing and turning 30 degrees and putting on the "other" keyway.

The spline wheels can be turned similarly but you have a lot more choice of positioning.

And this damage/wear/rebuilding issue one of the reasons for an aftermarket "adjustable" pitman arm tie rod. (which is available or can be made from parts.)

Joe K

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I just like things to look proper. When the steering wheel is not oriented properly it gives the appearance of the car needing a front end alignment IMO.

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Dog:cool: here, GOOD point, My Man, Ol' Bill leans to thu right, so's I git used to things KROOKEDY:D Is there a place thet can ALIGN Ol' Bill's KROOKEDY?:confused:
(OH! You gotta' Dog:cool:? & whut's ur first name?)
Buster T.:cool:

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You would be surprised how true that is. I have also noticed that A's with juice brakes also have the steering wheel a little off.

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And cars that have had the front axle pushed back a little (curled around the spring perch usually) don't allow the steering wheel proper alignment either.

AND this even with the wheels aligned. (The wheels are aligned but not side by each of each other.)

Almost all axles seem to show this damage in greater or lesser degrees. Hard to find a straight one.

Joe K

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A steering wheel can be off enough to block line-of-sight to the speedometer. Quite annoying!

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I believe that Joe is correct. X ... this way you can see the spark and throttle levers and through the wheel forward. That is what I read years ago.