The Ford Barn - View Single Post - Possible causes of slow speed (5-15 mph) death wobble

deuce_roadster · 08-20-2023, 08:53 AM

The stock components have (supposed to be round) balls that spring loaded parts connect to with a large screwdriver style adjustment. 90 years later 2 parts of the "ball" got more wear than the rest and the round ball becomes football shaped, especially when not greased properly over time, especially early pittman arms. One of the springs that holds tension on the ball could have broken too. There can be play with the wheels in one position and none in another. I always check those with the wheels in all positions. Also as Seth stated, play or wear in the steering box I would check first. I have seen cracked worm gears seem to steer fine until turning a corner. This stuff is all old unless built with NOS parts recently. Your life depends on the steering and brakes working properly. Should be NO compromises with these components.

08-20-2023, 08:53 AM	#13
deuce_roadster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Shelton, WA Posts: 3,820	Re: Possible causes of slow speed (5-15 mph) death wobble The stock components have (supposed to be round) balls that spring loaded parts connect to with a large screwdriver style adjustment. 90 years later 2 parts of the "ball" got more wear than the rest and the round ball becomes football shaped, especially when not greased properly over time, especially early pittman arms. One of the springs that holds tension on the ball could have broken too. There can be play with the wheels in one position and none in another. I always check those with the wheels in all positions. Also as Seth stated, play or wear in the steering box I would check first. I have seen cracked worm gears seem to steer fine until turning a corner. This stuff is all old unless built with NOS parts recently. Your life depends on the steering and brakes working properly. Should be NO compromises with these components.