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FFracer
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-- 11-30-2011 @ 1:04 PM
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Well I looked and don't see the typical jam-nut/set screw adjustment. Did I miss it?? The steering is really tight with little or no free-play before the wheels move. all the information I could find was for newer box's so I ask for your help. There has got to be an adjustment no??
As always I really appreciate the help and comments,
Chris
Here a picture what I am spending my kids inheritance on.
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40 Coupe
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-- 11-30-2011 @ 4:26 PM
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The sector shaft adjustment is on the engine side of the box and low so it is somewhat hard to see from the top. This adjustment removes all of the end play of the sector shaft. If it is too tight the sector will be hard to turn, too loose and play is increased.
There are three other adjustments. The amount of gaskets on top of the upper worm bearing cup adjust the end play of the worm bearing. There is an eccentric under one of the nuts that hold the sector housing to the box. This adj removes the play in the steering when the steering box is in the straight ahead position. The final adj is an eccentric screw with a slotted head for a screw driver it adjust the angle of the sector housing to the steering box and is adjusted to equalize the end play when the steering is in one extreme to the other extreme. The early Ford Service Bulletins explain the adjustments for the 32-37 box. They are not hard to do with the box on the bench.
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FFracer
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-- 11-30-2011 @ 5:28 PM
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Awesome!!! I was sure it would be a "Take it apart and shims, try it, shim again"... I think I will loosen it up, feel the results and go from there... I did however order the 33-34 Ford book today. I am hoping I won't have to keep bugging you guys with all my questions 
Thank you, you guys are the best.
Chris
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