how do I adjust steering gear, '40
 

'40 ford, What is the procedure for adjusting the steering gear?

what kind of lubricant?

thank you,

fordman

Re: how do I adjust steering gear, '40
 

need to get a copy of the service letter, that is the easiest way to learn how to do the adj,. I use a mixture of synthetic grease and sythetic gear lube-mix to the consistancy of mustard, also when I rebuild a box use two grease seals on the shaft, if you are only adjusting and refilling you might consider slipping an extra seal on the sector shaft

Re: how do I adjust steering gear, '40
 

I hope this helps. I use STP or the heaviest gear oil I can find. Original owners manual calls Extreme Pressure gear Oil filled to level of plug. SAE 90 wt gear oil for all seasons and SAE 140 for summer.

Re: how do I adjust steering gear, '40
 

the original seals were leather...mine still had the original sector shaft seal with Ford script.. So I don't imagine the original lube was too thin.

I have heard you can just use moly grease like the later recirculating ball boxes. I figure a little leaking oil is normal for these old cars. I know why my dad had drip pans everywhere now.

Re: how do I adjust steering gear, '40
 

Try restorationstuff.com Pennrite 1200W 500 ML LUB009 15.75 steering box lube, pg 12 in online catalog.
1-800-306-7008 to order.
Paul in CT

Re: how do I adjust steering gear, '40
 

Go to www.vanpeltsales.com
go to bottom of page and click on Ford Flathead V8 Homepage
all sorts of info there for you.

Re: how do I adjust steering gear, '40
 

thank you for the help.

fordman