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tonydennisadw 03-11-2017 03:24 PM

52 ford car steering box
 

want to adjust the steering box(too much play in wheel) the cap on top of adj screw on box is it threaded or a pry off.. know how to adj ust it... thanks Dennis

rotorwrench 03-11-2017 04:24 PM

Re: 52 ford car steering box
 

They are threaded and act as a lock for the star washer and adjust screw. I jack the front wheels clear of the ground. Center the wheels since this is the only spot you can affect an adjustment. Any off center and there is normal play. Adjust the sector shaft screw to bring the mesh up to minimum play. Not tight but minimum play where it will still smoothly operate on the worm. If the steering feels notchy after adjustment then there are likely damaged spots on the worm. Adjustment won't fix worn out parts.

tonydennisadw 03-11-2017 04:40 PM

Re: 52 ford car steering box
 

thanks much rotorwrench


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