"slop" in steering wheel
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NealinCA
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Refer to this thread, as there is quite a bit of usefull info in there.
http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=134527
It is possible that the worm and/or sector are worn beyond use. In that case, no amount of adjustment will help. These boxes are fairly simple to rebuild and parts are readily available.
Hope that helps.
Neal
http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=134527
It is possible that the worm and/or sector are worn beyond use. In that case, no amount of adjustment will help. These boxes are fairly simple to rebuild and parts are readily available.
Hope that helps.
Neal
I once had a 48 ford pickup with this problem and removed one of the shims underneath the end plate of the steering box. It worked! Most of the play was gone.
If I remember correctly, the shim was plastic and very thin. My first impression was,
how can something this thin make a difference, but it did.
If I remember correctly, the shim was plastic and very thin. My first impression was,
how can something this thin make a difference, but it did.
jake197000
Senior Member
make sure tie rods king pins etc, arnt loose wheelbearings also.ck to see box mounting bolts arnt loose.if its all good you may be able to adjust the box but its likely worn out.