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Originally Posted by Synchro909
Derek, I have it together and although it is a bit tight with nearly 1" free play at the steering wheel, I think it will settle. I had to adjust the ends of the teeth on the sector to get anythging like propper engagement in the worm. Maybe I had one of those dodgey sectors.  The tightness is consistent lock to lock so I must have it as good as it going to get. |
It appears as you state you may have a bad-fitting sector gear, some made in S. America, etc.. The teeth ends should not bottom out on the worm if that makes sense. Also, with good fitting parts, the center freeplay can get down to less than 1/4" with equal lash at both extremes with the 2 tooth Gemmer box.
1" is pretty good but more adjustment may reduce it a little when done on the work bench. Also, use 250 wt or thicker oil if you can get it. Some like corn head grease which thins out when warm, etc..