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Old 07-17-2019, 10:13 PM   #19
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Default Re: steering hangs up in a tight turn.

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Originally Posted by Clem Clement View Post
I missed the next day. The guys found out that the gear box was a Ford box and not reparable (what does this mean? They rebuilt a spare 2 tooth box and we will install it next week

What is the story about a Ford gear box?
Clem
Repairable or adjustable? The early 7 tooth boxes (28-29) basically have no way to adjust the box itself, while the later 2 tooth box has several adjustments on the box. If your 7 tooth is worn, it almost has to be rebuilt because it is hard to compensate in the links for the lack of box adjustment. Many swap their 7 for 2 tooths because they are just a better design and fine for a driver. Needless to say, unless somebody really botched the box, it is rebuildable.
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