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02-15-2018, 03:02 PM | #1 |
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F-100 sterring box adjustment
Adjusting cross shaft play on F-100 steering box. It says to disconnect the pitman arm then adjust.
Procedure after that seems the same as on a 2 tooth box. Can you do it without removing arm? Thanks |
02-15-2018, 04:22 PM | #2 |
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Re: F-100 sterring box adjustment
I can't see why you would need to remove the arm. Not having read the procedure, Is it possible they mean to remove the pitman (drag) link from the arm at the ball joint? This would seem to make sense as it would be much easier to feel the movement without the drag of the rest of the steering assembly.
Every video I have watched shows adjustment with the arm still attached to the box. Center the steering wheel half way between extremes (lock to lock) and then in small increments move the pitman shaft adjusting screw in after loosening the lock or stop nut. Snug the lock/stop nut each time you test as just the play in the screw threads will make a difference in how it feels. At the point you feel any resistance in the steering wheel in the centered location, you are too tight, back off just a little. I just adjusted two F100 boxes in the last two weeks. Great results with a bit a patience. Good Day! Last edited by Dave in MN; 02-16-2018 at 09:16 AM. |
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02-15-2018, 06:11 PM | #3 |
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Re: F-100 sterring box adjustment
Randy Gross instructed me to remove the drag link and make sure the pitman arm is pointed straight down. Then turn the wheel lock to lock to find center then to proceed as Dave mentions.
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02-15-2018, 07:28 PM | #4 |
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Re: F-100 sterring box adjustment
Thanks that's the way to go Randy knows his stuff
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02-15-2018, 07:44 PM | #5 |
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Re: F-100 sterring box adjustment
Randy and I did that to my box last night...well Randy did while I watched and learned! Highly recommend his services to everyone.
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02-16-2018, 11:38 AM | #6 |
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Re: F-100 sterring box adjustment
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If adjusting a F100 box, end to end is approx 5-1/4 revolutions. Center would be 2-5/8 turns or just a hair past 2-1/2 turns. If you need additional help, then call me. I will be glad to assist. Randy Gross Mel's Model A Parts & Services 714-292-8660 [email protected] |
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