41 steering box question
 

After adding 600W oil to the steering box on a 1941 ford, knocked a small bolt in through the filler hole. Cannot retrieve with a magnet. There are 4 bolts that hold the cover on which I removed. Was hoping to be able to remove the cover to get at the bolt, but is still being held in place. Any suggestions on being able to access the inside of the gear box would be appreciated.

Re: 41 steering box question
 

You have to take the nut off the sector adjustment on the cover then hold the cover and turn the stud with a screwdriver till there is enough clearance to slide it out of the sector. Then the cover will slide off

Re: 41 steering box question
 

Thanks. I did try to get that nut off but with out over doing it. It did not move, but based on your suggestion I'll keep working on it.