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fordman · 06-23-2016, 08:20 AM

I recently installed worm gear in steering gear and have driven it 40 miles. I now want to make final adjustment. what is the correct procedure?

thank you,

fordman

32phil · 06-23-2016, 08:28 AM

I just rebuilt the steering box in my 32 Roadster. I updated to a 15:1 worm & sector. I followed the instructions ..exactly ...in the Ford Service Bulletin. The car drives like a new car. If I take my hands off the wheel, it tracks straight as an arrow at 55mph.
My advice is find the Service instructions and follow them to the letter.

19Fordy · 06-23-2016, 10:31 AM

Here's the adjustment procedure.
I wonder if the front wheels are suppose to be off the ground when doing this?
http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/f...tmt1937-48.htm

Drbrown · 06-23-2016, 11:51 PM

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Wheels off ground and Pitman arm disconnected. That from memory so double check that against Ford Maintenance Manual.

06-23-2016, 08:20 AM	#1
fordman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Levelland, Tx Posts: 418	'40 - How to adjust steering gear I recently installed worm gear in steering gear and have driven it 40 miles. I now want to make final adjustment. what is the correct procedure? thank you, fordman

06-23-2016, 08:28 AM	#2
32phil Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Montgomery, NY & Port St. Lucie Florida Posts: 975	Re: '40 - How to adjust steering gear I just rebuilt the steering box in my 32 Roadster. I updated to a 15:1 worm & sector. I followed the instructions ..exactly ...in the Ford Service Bulletin. The car drives like a new car. If I take my hands off the wheel, it tracks straight as an arrow at 55mph. My advice is find the Service instructions and follow them to the letter. __________________ Early Ford Lock & Key Service https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=46583

06-23-2016, 10:31 AM	#3
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 11,603	Re: '40 - How to adjust steering gear Here's the adjustment procedure. I wonder if the front wheels are suppose to be off the ground when doing this? http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/f...tmt1937-48.htm

06-23-2016, 11:51 PM	#4
Drbrown Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Glens Falls NY Posts: 1,355	Re: '40 - How to adjust steering gear Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Wheels off ground and Pitman arm disconnected. That from memory so double check that against Ford Maintenance Manual.