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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-02-2020, 10:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,443
Posted By stolw
Re: Steering box Wear

I think that's what i'm going to do - I have now removed the steering wheel so will need to sort that out aswell - It was probably safe with being braised but i'd rather have it with a nut on it.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-01-2020, 01:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,443
Posted By stolw
Re: Steering box Wear

Thank you for the information from everyone - Most helpful - I will do as advised. I realize that it's never going to be like a modern car but I'm sure it can be much improved to how it is currently
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-01-2020, 12:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,443
Posted By stolw
Re: Steering box Wear

The top one looks about the same. You are right - it doesn't turn smoothly currently so I will start there
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-01-2020, 12:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,443
Posted By stolw
Re: Steering box Wear

Yep! although I couldn't see too much oil, just a sort of black sludge. . .
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-01-2020, 12:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,443
Posted By stolw
Re: Steering box Wear

Maybe I am being too sensitive, but It does feel dangerous and the roads in the UK are a lot smaller than the US
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-01-2020, 12:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,443
Posted By stolw
Re: Steering box Wear

Thanks for the help - I will re-assemble it and go through the adjustments. When I took it off I didn't give the steering wheel end a second look - I should have - It has no nut - Just a bit of...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-01-2020, 08:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,443
Posted By stolw
Steering box Wear

I haven't had the car long, but there was a lot of play in the steering box. I tried adjusting it which helped but it still feels dangerous (about 15 degrees of movement in steering wheel before the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-29-2020, 03:01 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,696
Posted By stolw
Re: Rear Spring Removal

Thank you for the answers. I will us a spreader and make sure the center bolt is replaced before I start. I plan to keep the car for a long time - I am in the UK where they are rare and everyone who...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-28-2020, 01:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,696
Posted By stolw
Re: Rear Spring Removal

I was planning to take the rear floor out (it's a coupe) and replace it with one with a hump. I think I will do this so early than I planned - I should then be able to replace the centre bolt - it...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-28-2020, 11:52 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,696
Posted By stolw
Re: Rear Spring Removal

So I can do it without a spring stretcher?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-28-2020, 11:27 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,696
Posted By stolw
Re: Rear Spring Removal

Thank you - I will be carefull
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-28-2020, 10:12 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,696
Posted By stolw
Rear Spring Removal

I want to remove my rear spring. I notice that the centre bolt holding the pack together is missing the nut. The leaves have spread apart enough so there is no bolt sticking out to put a nut on.
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