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03-19-2011, 04:17 PM | #1 |
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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 |
03-19-2011, 06:39 PM | #2 |
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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
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03-19-2011, 07:11 PM | #3 |
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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.
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03-20-2011, 08:56 AM | #4 |
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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. |
03-20-2011, 11:51 AM | #5 |
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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 |
03-20-2011, 12:07 PM | #6 |
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03-20-2011, 10:31 PM | #7 |
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Re: how do I adjust steering gear, '40
thank you for the help.
fordman |
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