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Old 02-11-2025, 09:53 AM   #10
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Default Re: Rebuilding a '54 steering gear.

I finally have the gearbox installed and although it turns much smoother the play in the steering wheel is still there. I guess I'll have to live with it because the play isn't in the box, it is caused by the power steering control valve ball stud movement. It has to move left and right, that is how it works. I've tried limiting it's movement but all that does is defeat the power steering. Examining the box I took out I'm wondering what I was thinking to bolt it in without an inspection. It was full of nasty oil and must have had some water because there is a lot of rust and corrosion, so the rebuild and replacement wasn't for nothing.
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