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Bob NH · 11-26-2019, 12:33 PM

With out my taking it apart, anyone know if the wheel is keyed or splined on a 46 Ford pickup ? The two spokes are north and south instead of east and west like I think they should be.

my4dv8 · 11-26-2019, 01:11 PM

Keyed wheel so it only goes on one way. I think the only solution is to adjust the drag link .

deuce_roadster · 11-27-2019, 10:32 AM

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Could possibly have the wrong drag link if there is not enough adjustment. Did you put the front axle on jackstands and turn the wheels as far one way to the stop, then count how many turns to get the steering wheel to the other extreme? Then turn the steering wheel back 1/2 the number of turns to center it on the worm gear. Wheels should be straight ahead with about 1/8" toe in. Then adjust the drag link. This assumes your steering box is the correct original and is adjusted correctly. Or you could take it to a front end shop and have it set.
There are steering wheels with more then 1 key slot, I don't know if a 46 pickup is one of them.

11-26-2019, 12:33 PM	#1
Bob NH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Meredith, N.H. Posts: 766	steering wheel position ? With out my taking it apart, anyone know if the wheel is keyed or splined on a 46 Ford pickup ? The two spokes are north and south instead of east and west like I think they should be.

11-26-2019, 01:11 PM	#2
my4dv8 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,111	Re: steering wheel position ? Keyed wheel so it only goes on one way. I think the only solution is to adjust the drag link .

11-27-2019, 10:32 AM	#3
deuce_roadster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Shelton, WA Posts: 3,799	Re: steering wheel position ? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Could possibly have the wrong drag link if there is not enough adjustment. Did you put the front axle on jackstands and turn the wheels as far one way to the stop, then count how many turns to get the steering wheel to the other extreme? Then turn the steering wheel back 1/2 the number of turns to center it on the worm gear. Wheels should be straight ahead with about 1/8" toe in. Then adjust the drag link. This assumes your steering box is the correct original and is adjusted correctly. Or you could take it to a front end shop and have it set. There are steering wheels with more then 1 key slot, I don't know if a 46 pickup is one of them. Last edited by deuce_roadster; 11-27-2019 at 10:34 AM. Reason: typed in wrong year for truck