question - steering play
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question - steering play
Hi - just took delvery of new to me 67 fastback. It's been restored, and lowered a couple of inches, but I have a question about how much play there should be in the steering box. There is more than what I am used to with cars of the genre, but there isnt anything loose in the coupling, so just wondering if the steering box has too much play in it. Is there a rule of thumb as to how much play there should be?
thanks in advance
thanks in advance
#2
RE: question - steering play
The steering box on early model Mustangs are notorious for having a dead spot, which gives you a lot of play. I would consider a rebuilt steering box from one of the major Mustang shops like National Parts Depot or Mustangs Unlimited.
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RE: question - steering play
yes tighten up the screw thing (i guess called the sector shaft ) undo the retaining nut and tighten it.
i've been told you're supposed to turn the steering wheel all the way to the left, jack the car up ( i think) and then tighten the screw. This will take out a lot of play, i had like 5 inches of play and was floating all over and now its as good as i can get.
don't tighten too mcuh though or you'll damage the steering box with excessive wear. I was told turn it till it stops/or until you feel it rubbing, thne back off like a half turn or so.
i've been told you're supposed to turn the steering wheel all the way to the left, jack the car up ( i think) and then tighten the screw. This will take out a lot of play, i had like 5 inches of play and was floating all over and now its as good as i can get.
don't tighten too mcuh though or you'll damage the steering box with excessive wear. I was told turn it till it stops/or until you feel it rubbing, thne back off like a half turn or so.
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