'40 - How to adjust steering gear

[fordman]

I recently installed worm gear in steering gear and have driven it 40 miles. I now want to make final adjustment. what is the correct procedure?

thank you,

fordman

 

[32phil]

I just rebuilt the steering box in my 32 Roadster. I updated to a 15:1 worm & sector. I followed the instructions ..exactly ...in the Ford Service Bulletin. The car drives like a new car. If I take my hands off the wheel, it tracks straight as an arrow at 55mph.
My advice is find the Service instructions and follow them to the letter.

 

[19Fordy]

Here's the adjustment procedure.
I wonder if the front wheels are suppose to be off the ground when doing this?
http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/flathead_steerngear_adjstmt1937-48.htm

 

[Drbrown]

Wheels off ground and Pitman arm disconnected. That from memory so double check that against Ford Maintenance Manual.