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Old 04-07-2024, 08:50 PM   #20
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Originally Posted by Bob Bidonde View Post
I researched all of the Ford Service Bulletins 1928 through 1942 and there is no quantitative instruction about tightening the drag link and tie rod end plugs. I use the 25% spring compression technique because it makes the most technical sense to me. All I did find was qualitative text indicating the drag link and tie rod need to be able to rotate, and not be loose (no play).
Thank you for your efforts, Bob. I will be tackling it tomorrow afternoon, What eclipse?
Thanks again,
Don Jr
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