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nkaminar · 10-08-2021, 07:42 AM

Many early cars had the steering boxes replaced with the later 2 tooth versions. Difficult to rebuild but worth it. You have to remove it from the car. As Jackson said, the center of the worm gear, where the tooth sits during most of the driving, gets most of the wear. This makes it impossible to adjust without binding at the ends.

Another option is to replace it with an F-100 steering box. That box is easier to steer and make it seem like the A almost has power steering.

10-08-2021, 07:42 AM	#5
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,903	Re: Steering Gear Box Many early cars had the steering boxes replaced with the later 2 tooth versions. Difficult to rebuild but worth it. You have to remove it from the car. As Jackson said, the center of the worm gear, where the tooth sits during most of the driving, gets most of the wear. This makes it impossible to adjust without binding at the ends. Another option is to replace it with an F-100 steering box. That box is easier to steer and make it seem like the A almost has power steering. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.