Steering column help requested

Jims52F1

Jims52F1

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52 F1
I am getting my frame ready to send out for sandblast and painting. I removed outer sleeve of steering column. Does the inner rod come out from the steering gear box or does it remain with the steering box when I take it loose from the frame? Maybe the worm gear is attached to this inner rod?
Is there a drain plug to drain oil from steering box to replace the oil?
As always, I appreciate any info you can help me with. I have searched my shop manual and can’t find answers to these things.
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Perhaps I am misinterpreting your question but, if you plan to sandblast the steering box and column, I would leave it fully assembled and tape off the open end at the top f the column so no sand gets inside the column or box.
It might be better to clean the up the steering box and column using a wire brush and degreaser.
 
19Fordy said:
Perhaps I am misinterpreting your question but, if you plan to sandblast the steering box and column, I would leave it fully assembled and tape off the open end at the top f the column so no sand gets inside the column or box.
It might be better to clean the up the steering box and column using a wire brush and degreaser.
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I want to remove the steering box before going to sandblasting. I just can’t get the rod out of the steering box. Does it come out? What is procedure for removing the rod from the gear box if it does come out?


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you need to remove the steering box and strip the shaft will come out the bottom with the worm attached. Try to locate a copy of Vern Tandels book about steering easy to read and step by step
 
aussie merc said:
you need to remove the steering box and strip the shaft will come out the bottom with the worm attached. Try to locate a copy of Vern Tandels book about steering easy to read and step by step
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Thank you. I wondered if the worm gear wasn’t attached. Appreciate your help.


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Jims52F1 said:
Thank you. I wondered if the worm gear wasn’t attached. Appreciate your help.


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The worm IS attached, & it's one hell of a press fit. The box needs to be disassembled to accomplish anything like that. I'd remove the box/column assembly from chassis and clean it up on the bench. DD
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Jim,
I tend to agree with V8COOPMAN on this. Although i have never had a frame sandblasted. (Maybe someday?) Sand has a chance to get in there, and that would not be good.

Regards,
Chris
 
I would recommend that you read up on repair/rebuilding your F1 steering box - Vern Tardel's "Let Me Help You Series" it details this nicely in booklet No.1 Ford Steering Service, Repair & Modification.

These steering boxes must be assembled/adjusted correctly or they simply don't work as intended.


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Thanks everyone. I ordered book you recommended but am going to remove steering box and column as a unit before going to sandblaster. I appreciate you guys and always sharing your knowledge quickly when I have a question. [emoji4]


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If your steering box is working just fine, why take it apart?
One grain of sand will destroy it.
 
19Fordy said:
If your steering box is working just fine, why take it apart?
One grain of sand will destroy it.
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Not taking it apart. Just removing it so that it doesn’t get sand in it when frame is being sandblasted.


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