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Reddy · 05-09-2011, 09:45 AM

Hi.
My model A pickup steering has alot of play, can it be adjusted out? or do I need to buy a new?
Thank you Mike

pat in Santa Cruz · 05-09-2011, 10:19 AM

a 2 tooth can be adjusted, if that where the play is. A 7 tooth cannot. You need to assess the entire system to find the slop. Instructions for adjusting the box are in the Service Bulletins. This subject is frequently discussed here, most recently last week. Search steering and you'll find lots of talk on it.

CWPASADENA · 05-09-2011, 04:36 PM

Les Andrews also has good instructions in his books on adjusting the steering. It is easy to do on the bench but it also can be done in the car.

My experience.

Chris

Tom Wesenberg · 05-10-2011, 01:23 AM

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Also make sure the pitman arm clamping bolt is really tight as well as the steering bos to frame mounting bolts.

05-09-2011, 09:45 AM	#1
Reddy Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 28	Steering Hi. My model A pickup steering has alot of play, can it be adjusted out? or do I need to buy a new? Thank you Mike

05-09-2011, 10:19 AM	#2
pat in Santa Cruz Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: santa cruz, calif Posts: 2,011	Re: Steering a 2 tooth can be adjusted, if that where the play is. A 7 tooth cannot. You need to assess the entire system to find the slop. Instructions for adjusting the box are in the Service Bulletins. This subject is frequently discussed here, most recently last week. Search steering and you'll find lots of talk on it.

05-09-2011, 04:36 PM	#3
CWPASADENA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: PASADENA, CA Posts: 1,884	Re: Steering Les Andrews also has good instructions in his books on adjusting the steering. It is easy to do on the bench but it also can be done in the car. My experience. Chris

05-10-2011, 01:23 AM	#4
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Steering Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Also make sure the pitman arm clamping bolt is really tight as well as the steering bos to frame mounting bolts.