OK. I'm on a roll here.
From the V8 forum on ratios and things
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showpo...0&postcount=11
".... be aware that for
earlier 1933, the ratio is/was (as was 1932) 13:1, which is difficult to steer. For later 1933, the ratio was changed to 15:1, which is MUCH better."".... A big benefit can be gained in reducing steering effort by installing a needle bearing and race in the upper column to replace the (high-friction) bushing that Ford used there. This makes for a huge improvement in effort and smoothness of steering.
The F-1/F-100 steerings have about an 18:1 ratio, which provides for much
easier steering, but which also SLOWS THE STEERING WAY DOWN so have to steer more, and road feel at high speeds is reduced. Lengthening the steering (Pitman) arm can speed it back up"
I have a 1929 RHD two tooth that has been converted to use the 1932 sector and pitman arm. I wondered why this was done, but it could be to use the new 15:1 gears.