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Tom F OHIO

08-13-2017 11:59 AM

Steering Play

When you have some play in the steering wheel which of the 3 adjustments is this called.
Thanks....

wingski

08-13-2017 12:20 PM

Re: Steering Play

I don't know. Loose nut adjustment. Bad driver adjustment. Normal steering, don't adjust.

Patrick L.

08-13-2017 12:48 PM

Re: Steering Play

First things first, which box are you referring to.

If a 2 tooth, just get the service bulletins and follow the instructions. Its not that hard and doesn't take that long. It can be done while the box is in the vehicle.

Tom F OHIO

08-13-2017 02:28 PM

Re: Steering Play

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patrick L. (Post 1512832)

Its a 1930. I have both books. I just would like to know what this adjustment is called since there are three of them.
Thanks, Tom...

Y-Blockhead

08-13-2017 02:44 PM

Re: Steering Play

I adjust all three whenever I adjust the two tooth steering box. As Patrick said, It's not that hard. It even suggest so in the 'Red Book', page 2-15, "When it is necessary to make any one of the adjustments to the 2 tooth sector steering, the other two should also be checked".

I believe the one you are inquiring about is the "Sector Worm Mesh Adjustment". But I suspect that the end play may contribute to looseness also...

Art Newland

08-13-2017 02:47 PM

Re: Steering Play

How much play do you have, some is pretty normal.

1931 flamingo

08-13-2017 05:59 PM

Re: Steering Play

Actually, are there not FOUR adjustments??
Paul in CT

Tom F OHIO

08-13-2017 09:32 PM

Re: Steering Play

Quote:

Originally Posted by Art Newland (Post 1512893)

How much play do you have, some is pretty normal.

I will measure it tomorrow and let you know.

Art Newland

08-13-2017 10:39 PM

Re: Steering Play

My coupe has about an inch while centered going down the road.

Patrick L.

08-14-2017 05:37 AM

Re: Steering Play

Yep, there are actually 4 adjustments. These should be done in order and if an adjustment is made then they should all be checked/adjusted again.

About an 1" to 1.5" is good. JMHO.

RonC	08-14-2017 06:32 AM

Re: Steering Play

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom F OHIO (Post 1512888)

Its a 1930. I have both books. I just would like to know what this adjustment is called since there are three of them.
Thanks, Tom...

Tom,

Unless your removing the box from the car, only 2 adjustments should be made. The first is the steering sector end play. The large screw with lock nut on the side of the box. Follow the service bulletins not to tight or it will bind and not too loose or it will leak. The last adjustment is the sector to worm, the 4 cover nuts.

Remove the steering link from the pitman arm while making the 2 adjustments. It's a 2 person project with 1 under the car wiggling the Pitnam arm.

Also never touch the large screw at the bottom, known as the centralization adjustment, unless you have replaced the internal parts. If initially adjusted correctly the adjustment should never change. The top bearing adjustment bolt at the top should not need adjustment either unless the box has been apart.

Tom F OHIO

08-14-2017 04:44 PM

Re: Steering Play

Quote:

Originally Posted by Art Newland (Post 1512893)

How much play do you have, some is pretty normal.

Art, I went out and measured it and I was surprised that I only had about
11/2" movement. I guess this is pretty normal for a steering column that has never been rebuilt.
Thanks to everyone that responded. I will print this off and will save it for
future use.
Tom......

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