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Joe K · 12-05-2023, 09:05 AM

The only other way I could think to change this would be to change where the steering shaft "enters" the steering worm. As in totally pull your steering shaft, remove the worm, and re-insert about 45 degrees out from where you took it from.

A lot of work.

Of course for most there is no particular orientation of the steering shaft to the worm - the "center point" is determined during set-up of the box and assuring equal travel and free play from center.

So yes - it is VERY likely one could use an extended drag link and "compensate" for it in the setup of the box.

AND - this would remove any issue with equal wheel travel since the wheel travel is not changed - only the relative position of the steering box arm.

I expect a repop wheel with the correct two key ways would be easier to find and do.

My mind goes to certain Briggs & Stratton "offset key" flywheels - but I don't expect there is room enough for that dodge.

Joe K

12-05-2023, 09:05 AM	#14
Joe K Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,188	Re: Turning the steering wheel from + to X position The only other way I could think to change this would be to change where the steering shaft "enters" the steering worm. As in totally pull your steering shaft, remove the worm, and re-insert about 45 degrees out from where you took it from. A lot of work. Of course for most there is no particular orientation of the steering shaft to the worm - the "center point" is determined during set-up of the box and assuring equal travel and free play from center. So yes - it is VERY likely one could use an extended drag link and "compensate" for it in the setup of the box. AND - this would remove any issue with equal wheel travel since the wheel travel is not changed - only the relative position of the steering box arm. I expect a repop wheel with the correct two key ways would be easier to find and do. My mind goes to certain Briggs & Stratton "offset key" flywheels - but I don't expect there is room enough for that dodge. Joe K __________________ Shudda kept the horse.