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larrys40 · 09-15-2016, 01:53 PM

Yes, there are up to 4 adjustments that can be checked and made. The ford Service bulletins cover the adjustments very well and is your best guide. They have to be done in sequence to ensure you have the proper adjustments. done.

I would also suggest if you have play to check and make sure the steering arm at the sector shaft on the steering box is tight on the shaft. Many times there is play there and it can be tightened.

To adjust your box in the car I find it best to take the steering arm off ( bolt needs to com fully out to get the arm off the shaft) and use a pair of flat jaw vise grips attached from the bottom so you can get the feel of the play of the box and not have any other steering drag .

If you don't already have one get a copy of the service bulletin reprints in yellow.
Larry Shepard

09-15-2016, 01:53 PM	#3
larrys40 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St Charles , Missouri Posts: 1,998	Re: 1929 Model A steering box play Yes, there are up to 4 adjustments that can be checked and made. The ford Service bulletins cover the adjustments very well and is your best guide. They have to be done in sequence to ensure you have the proper adjustments. done. I would also suggest if you have play to check and make sure the steering arm at the sector shaft on the steering box is tight on the shaft. Many times there is play there and it can be tightened. To adjust your box in the car I find it best to take the steering arm off ( bolt needs to com fully out to get the arm off the shaft) and use a pair of flat jaw vise grips attached from the bottom so you can get the feel of the play of the box and not have any other steering drag . If you don't already have one get a copy of the service bulletin reprints in yellow. Larry Shepard