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freak · 11-17-2013, 08:01 PM

The thread on the light switch orientation made me remember to ask. Is there a correct orientation for the steering wheel? x or t? Mine is neither, it's kind of in between. Also how do you change it?

whirnot · 11-17-2013, 08:09 PM

Mine is "T"

Smurkey · 11-17-2013, 08:12 PM

Well, "kind of in between" is my vote...That's what mine is.

Steve

Joe K · 11-17-2013, 08:16 PM

Preferred was X and Ford gave instructions in the Service Bulletins for the keyed steering wheel which has two positions. If found in "T" (which can happen through wear or adjustment or damage) the wheel can be repositioned by removing and turning 30 degrees and putting on the "other" keyway.

The spline wheels can be turned similarly but you have a lot more choice of positioning.

And this damage/wear/rebuilding issue one of the reasons for an aftermarket "adjustable" pitman arm tie rod. (which is available or can be made from parts.)

Joe K

BILL WILLIAMSON · 11-17-2013, 08:23 PM

Unless ur short, like me, you'll be looking OVER it, SO, whut difference duz it make. Buster T. (l-:l>

freak · 11-17-2013, 08:36 PM

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I just like things to look proper. When the steering wheel is not oriented properly it gives the appearance of the car needing a front end alignment IMO.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 11-17-2013, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by freak

I just like things to look proper. When the steering wheel is not oriented properly it gives the appearance of the car needing a front end alignment IMO.

Dog here, GOOD point, My Man, Ol' Bill leans to thu right, so's I git used to things KROOKEDY Is there a place thet can ALIGN Ol' Bill's KROOKEDY?
(OH! You gotta' Dog? & whut's ur first name?)
Buster T.

Mike V. Florida · 11-18-2013, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by freak

I just like things to look proper. When the steering wheel is not oriented properly it gives the appearance of the car needing a front end alignment IMO.

You would be surprised how true that is. I have also noticed that A's with juice brakes also have the steering wheel a little off.

Joe K · 11-18-2013, 12:49 AM

And cars that have had the front axle pushed back a little (curled around the spring perch usually) don't allow the steering wheel proper alignment either.

AND this even with the wheels aligned. (The wheels are aligned but not side by each of each other.)

Almost all axles seem to show this damage in greater or lesser degrees. Hard to find a straight one.

Joe K

green30coupe · 11-18-2013, 10:27 AM

A steering wheel can be off enough to block line-of-sight to the speedometer. Quite annoying!

rons49 · 11-18-2013, 10:35 AM

I believe that Joe is correct. X ... this way you can see the spark and throttle levers and through the wheel forward. That is what I read years ago.

11-17-2013, 08:01 PM	#1
freak Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Pemberville, Ohio Posts: 456	steering wheel orientation The thread on the light switch orientation made me remember to ask. Is there a correct orientation for the steering wheel? x or t? Mine is neither, it's kind of in between. Also how do you change it?

11-17-2013, 08:09 PM	#2
whirnot Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Bend Or. Posts: 1,057	Re: steering wheel orientation Mine is "T" __________________ Bill Worden 1929 Roadster 1929 Briggs Town Sedan 1930 Closed Cab pickup Smith Motor Compressor 1951 Ford F1 High Desert Model A's

11-17-2013, 08:12 PM	#3
Smurkey Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Esko, MN Posts: 257	Re: steering wheel orientation Well, "kind of in between" is my vote...That's what mine is. Steve

11-17-2013, 08:16 PM	#4
Joe K Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,188	Re: steering wheel orientation Preferred was X and Ford gave instructions in the Service Bulletins for the keyed steering wheel which has two positions. If found in "T" (which can happen through wear or adjustment or damage) the wheel can be repositioned by removing and turning 30 degrees and putting on the "other" keyway. The spline wheels can be turned similarly but you have a lot more choice of positioning. And this damage/wear/rebuilding issue one of the reasons for an aftermarket "adjustable" pitman arm tie rod. (which is available or can be made from parts.) Joe K __________________ Shudda kept the horse.

11-17-2013, 08:23 PM	#5
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: steering wheel orientation Unless ur short, like me, you'll be looking OVER it, SO, whut difference duz it make. Buster T. (l-:l> __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"

11-17-2013, 08:36 PM	#6
freak Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Pemberville, Ohio Posts: 456	Re: steering wheel orientation Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I just like things to look proper. When the steering wheel is not oriented properly it gives the appearance of the car needing a front end alignment IMO.

11-18-2013, 12:49 AM	#9
Joe K Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,188	Re: steering wheel orientation And cars that have had the front axle pushed back a little (curled around the spring perch usually) don't allow the steering wheel proper alignment either. AND this even with the wheels aligned. (The wheels are aligned but not side by each of each other.) Almost all axles seem to show this damage in greater or lesser degrees. Hard to find a straight one. Joe K __________________ Shudda kept the horse.

11-18-2013, 10:27 AM	#10
green30coupe Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Coastal Mississippi & Central West Florida Posts: 206	Re: steering wheel orientation A steering wheel can be off enough to block line-of-sight to the speedometer. Quite annoying! __________________ Ed LAW OF MECHANICAL REPAIR ONCE YOUR HANDS BECOME COVERED WITH GREASE, YOUR NOSE WILL ITCH AND YOU'LL HAVE TO PEE

11-18-2013, 10:35 AM	#11
rons49 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: tucson Posts: 136	Re: steering wheel orientation I believe that Joe is correct. X ... this way you can see the spark and throttle levers and through the wheel forward. That is what I read years ago.