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vern hodgson · 10-10-2017, 11:20 PM

So is there a way to test a steering column without disassembling it for excess play?

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 10-11-2017, 04:39 AM

Sure, fabricate a mount that replicates the holes in the frame yet with the column laying horizontal, and then clamp it in your vise. Use an old worn pitman arm and weld on a 12" extension for additional leverage, ...and use the steering wheel and the modified pitman arm simultaneously to check the backlash/adjustments.

WHN · 10-11-2017, 07:30 AM

I don't believe there is a short way here. Steering is "important". If your concerned about something, take it apart and check or fix it. Than there will be no question as to what your dealing with.

Be sure, be safe. Enjoy.

Steve_Mack_CT · 10-11-2017, 07:35 AM

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Here is a sort of related question. How much of the shaft is taken up by the steering box? I ask because I want to check the shaft length of a rebuilt unit I just picked up, it is a 2 tooth and I am hoping I didn't buy the wrong length for my tube. It was a pretty good deal but I neglected to research this up front. Thanks for any insight.

10-10-2017, 11:20 PM	#1
vern hodgson Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: langley, wa. Posts: 642	Steering wheel play So is there a way to test a steering column without disassembling it for excess play?

10-11-2017, 04:39 AM	#2
BRENT in 10-uh-C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern Tennessee Posts: 11,519	Re: Steering wheel play Sure, fabricate a mount that replicates the holes in the frame yet with the column laying horizontal, and then clamp it in your vise. Use an old worn pitman arm and weld on a 12" extension for additional leverage, ...and use the steering wheel and the modified pitman arm simultaneously to check the backlash/adjustments. __________________ . BRENT in 10-uh-C . www.model-a-ford.com ...(...Finally Updated!! ) .

10-11-2017, 07:30 AM	#3
WHN Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Connecticut Shoreline Posts: 1,824	Re: Steering wheel play I don't believe there is a short way here. Steering is "important". If your concerned about something, take it apart and check or fix it. Than there will be no question as to what your dealing with. Be sure, be safe. Enjoy.

10-11-2017, 07:35 AM	#4
Steve_Mack_CT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Central CT Posts: 348	Re: Steering wheel play Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Here is a sort of related question. How much of the shaft is taken up by the steering box? I ask because I want to check the shaft length of a rebuilt unit I just picked up, it is a 2 tooth and I am hoping I didn't buy the wrong length for my tube. It was a pretty good deal but I neglected to research this up front. Thanks for any insight. __________________ Steve 1930 Model A Roadster