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michael a · 11-28-2017, 10:41 AM

Are these splined so you can adjust the centering of wheel?

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JT FORD · 11-28-2017, 11:13 AM

No, one key on a tapered shaft.

rotorwrench · 11-28-2017, 11:15 AM

Most splined type shafts have a master spline that is wider than the rest. Ford cars & pickups changed in that time frame but Mercury & Lincoln kept the key way for a few years after. The pitman arm generally also has a master spline. When the steering wheel and pitman set up at centered, the tie rods are adjusted to center the front wheels.

Frank Miller · 11-28-2017, 01:25 PM

The stock steering box needs to be centered to operate correctly. You need to install the wheel and center it. then adjust your tie rods so each wheel is straight with proper toe in.

michael a · 11-28-2017, 02:18 PM

Thank you all

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michael a · 11-28-2017, 02:35 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Frank Miller

The stock steering box needs to be centered to operate correctly. You need to install the wheel and center it. then adjust your tie rods so each wheel is straight with proper toe in.

Frank can you tell me what Pro proper toe in is

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Frank Miller · 11-28-2017, 03:27 PM

Do not have it handy but I think 1/16 of an inch should do it. Guy once told me 0 with radials. In the manual 49 and 50 specs are different for some reason I do not know.

11-28-2017, 10:41 AM	#1
michael a Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Lone Jack Missouri Posts: 381	49 sedan steering eheel Are these splined so you can adjust the centering of wheel? Sent from my SM-J700T using Tapatalk

11-28-2017, 11:13 AM	#2
JT FORD Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: N.W. Iowa Posts: 306	Re: 49 sedan steering eheel No, one key on a tapered shaft.

11-28-2017, 11:15 AM	#3
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 17,411	Re: 49 sedan steering eheel Most splined type shafts have a master spline that is wider than the rest. Ford cars & pickups changed in that time frame but Mercury & Lincoln kept the key way for a few years after. The pitman arm generally also has a master spline. When the steering wheel and pitman set up at centered, the tie rods are adjusted to center the front wheels.

11-28-2017, 01:25 PM	#4
Frank Miller Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auburn, MA Posts: 2,106	Re: 49 sedan steering eheel The stock steering box needs to be centered to operate correctly. You need to install the wheel and center it. then adjust your tie rods so each wheel is straight with proper toe in. __________________ “The technique of infamy is to start two lies at once and get people arguing heatedly over which is true.” ~ Ezra Pound

11-28-2017, 02:18 PM	#5
michael a Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Lone Jack Missouri Posts: 381	Re: 49 sedan steering eheel Thank you all Sent from my SM-J700T using Tapatalk

11-28-2017, 03:27 PM	#7
Frank Miller Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auburn, MA Posts: 2,106	Re: 49 sedan steering eheel Do not have it handy but I think 1/16 of an inch should do it. Guy once told me 0 with radials. In the manual 49 and 50 specs are different for some reason I do not know. __________________ “The technique of infamy is to start two lies at once and get people arguing heatedly over which is true.” ~ Ezra Pound