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Bill Goddard · 11-01-2015, 10:55 PM

I have a 7 tooth steering box in my '29 sedan and I am tired of wandering back and forth across my lane while driving. It has been overhauled with all new parts. I know the 2 tooth can be adjusted better but what about a later Ford FX 100 or something. Would it be less sloppy yet? Bill G

Mike V. Florida · 11-01-2015, 11:38 PM

No matter what box you use, if ALL the connections that make up the front end and if ALL the alignments are not within specification the steering will not be right. Make sure all the above is correct first as the 7 tooth box alone will not cause the car to wonder if rebuilt correctly.

Tom Wesenberg · 11-02-2015, 12:45 AM

Also check the toe-in.

Synchro909 · 11-02-2015, 01:04 AM

Even if all else is good on your front end, the car will still wander. It is the conventional cross-ply tyres. IMHO, if you put a set of radials on it, your problem is solved so long as all the joints and steering box are OK.
Do you know anybody who has put radial tyres on their car? Seek out someone who has and satisfy yourself before you spend the $ if you like.

mcorrell · 11-03-2015, 11:03 AM

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Try setting the tire pressure to 30 psi. Made a world of difference on my '29 that used to wander from side to side.

11-01-2015, 10:55 PM	#1
Bill Goddard Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Shrewsbury,Pa Posts: 513	Improved steering column I have a 7 tooth steering box in my '29 sedan and I am tired of wandering back and forth across my lane while driving. It has been overhauled with all new parts. I know the 2 tooth can be adjusted better but what about a later Ford FX 100 or something. Would it be less sloppy yet? Bill G

11-01-2015, 11:38 PM	#2
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: Improved steering column No matter what box you use, if ALL the connections that make up the front end and if ALL the alignments are not within specification the steering will not be right. Make sure all the above is correct first as the 7 tooth box alone will not cause the car to wonder if rebuilt correctly. __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II

11-02-2015, 12:45 AM	#3
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Improved steering column Also check the toe-in.

11-02-2015, 01:04 AM	#4
Synchro909 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 7,496	Re: Improved steering column Even if all else is good on your front end, the car will still wander. It is the conventional cross-ply tyres. IMHO, if you put a set of radials on it, your problem is solved so long as all the joints and steering box are OK. Do you know anybody who has put radial tyres on their car? Seek out someone who has and satisfy yourself before you spend the $ if you like. __________________ I'm part of the only ever generation with an analogue childhood and a digital adulthood.

11-03-2015, 11:03 AM	#5
mcorrell Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Canotn, NC Posts: 163	Re: Improved steering column Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Try setting the tire pressure to 30 psi. Made a world of difference on my '29 that used to wander from side to side. __________________ 1929 (early) Model A Special Coupe - restored to original 1964 Buick Wildcat convertible