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dav · 01-06-2013, 11:28 AM

I have an early 1957 steering box in my 1957 Ford Fairlane and the adjusting screw is as far in as it will go what is wrong and how can I fix this?. Can anyone help me out here?.

ford3 · 01-06-2013, 11:48 AM

the worm gear on the end of the steering shaft is probably wore out, they are replacable if you can find a dealer who has them, they are usually brass and do wear out, the sector gear is steel and very seldom have much wear, you might advertise on here for a good used one

Frankenstein57 · 01-06-2013, 01:29 PM

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If you can find a donor car, the 58 box is a huge upgrade. The horn wire is external, so you need to re work that. I discovered my 58 had a 57 box in it while trying to wire the horn up. So I put in a 58 box, man what a difference in handling and feel. Mark

01-06-2013, 11:28 AM	#1
dav Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 50	Steering box ajusting screw I have an early 1957 steering box in my 1957 Ford Fairlane and the adjusting screw is as far in as it will go what is wrong and how can I fix this?. Can anyone help me out here?.

01-06-2013, 11:48 AM	#2
ford3 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: oroville calif. Posts: 1,453	Re: Steering box ajusting screw the worm gear on the end of the steering shaft is probably wore out, they are replacable if you can find a dealer who has them, they are usually brass and do wear out, the sector gear is steel and very seldom have much wear, you might advertise on here for a good used one

01-06-2013, 01:29 PM	#3
Frankenstein57 Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Waukesha,Wisconsin Posts: 85	Re: Steering box ajusting screw Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) If you can find a donor car, the 58 box is a huge upgrade. The horn wire is external, so you need to re work that. I discovered my 58 had a 57 box in it while trying to wire the horn up. So I put in a 58 box, man what a difference in handling and feel. Mark