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fordman 06-23-2016 08:20 AM

'40 - How to adjust steering gear
 

I recently installed worm gear in steering gear and have driven it 40 miles. I now want to make final adjustment. what is the correct procedure?

thank you,

fordman

32phil 06-23-2016 08:28 AM

Re: '40 - How to adjust steering gear
 

I just rebuilt the steering box in my 32 Roadster. I updated to a 15:1 worm & sector. I followed the instructions ..exactly ...in the Ford Service Bulletin. The car drives like a new car. If I take my hands off the wheel, it tracks straight as an arrow at 55mph.
My advice is find the Service instructions and follow them to the letter.

19Fordy 06-23-2016 10:31 AM

Re: '40 - How to adjust steering gear
 

Here's the adjustment procedure.
I wonder if the front wheels are suppose to be off the ground when doing this?
http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/f...tmt1937-48.htm

Drbrown 06-23-2016 11:51 PM

Re: '40 - How to adjust steering gear
 

Wheels off ground and Pitman arm disconnected. That from memory so double check that against Ford Maintenance Manual.


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