Steering Wheel position

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Grumps

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When everything is correct on the steering, how is the steering wheel positioned in relation to the light switch? Is the light switch arm between two of the spokes or is lined up on top of one. I have seen it both ways and just want to know which is correct.
 
The Ford Service Bulletins for March, 1928 (page 230) says that some drivers complain if the steering wheel spokes are in the form of a + because one spoke blocks the view of the speedometer. In that case, they say to remove and reinstall the steering wheel rotated around one spline, so that the spokes form an X.
 
I have driven mine about 1500 each in both positions, (X) and (+). The (+) is easier to hold the wheel at the (9) o'clock with one arm resting on the door. The (X) is easier to drive with the hands down lower. I found that I have no real preference to which position the steering wheel is installed when it comes to driving.

One thing to note: Driving in the (X) position is safer if you were to get into an accident.

Regards
Bill
 
CHuDWah said:
Why? Not disputing, just don't understand. :confused:
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In a hard accident, you'll likely be injured by the center of the wheel to the chest regardless of which way the wheel is. In the (+) possession, the spoke on the bottom will gut shot you and you'll hit your face on the top spoke.

In the (X) position, the area that isn't spoked will give, ... somewhat, which would be the face and gut areas.

Regards
Bill
 
The light switch handle or lever points down in the off position. Spline type steering wheels can be clocked on multiple splines on the 7-tooth units. The key types may or may not have two different keyway positions for steering wheel spoke clocking. Ford made most of them with two clock keyways so owners would have a choice. If a person has a steering wheel with only one keyway or two that are 180 degrees apart, they only have one choice on spoke position.
 
BillCNC said:
In a hard accident, you'll likely be injured by the center of the wheel to the chest regardless of which way the wheel is. In the (+) possession, the spoke on the bottom will gut shot you and you'll hit your face on the top spoke.

In the (X) position, the area that isn't spoked will give, ... somewhat, which would be the face and gut areas.

Regards
Bill
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That makes sense but not sure the un-spoked areas will give enough to make much difference. In any case, if cell phoning soccer mom creams your A with her 2-1/2 ton SUV, you're pretty much screwed regardless the position of your steering wheel.
 
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