| DadsFord | -- 04-04-2013 @ 6:12 PM |
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1938 Tudor Deluxe Sedan. I have just gotten my Dad's car. It hasn't beeen driven for approximately 15 years except for short rides around the yard. It has approximately 90 degrees of steering wheel play. What sequence of steps should be taken to fix this problem? Taz Taz
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| supereal | -- 04-04-2013 @ 6:26 PM |
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Look under the car while someone works the steering wheel. If the pitman arm (on the side of the steering box) moves back and forth, the play, is in the drag link or tie rod ends, or king pins. If the pitman arm doesn't move with the wheel, be sure that the steering wheel is actually turning the shaft, and is not spinning on the shaft. Finally, if all else seems to be okay, the steering box is at fault, and will have to be disassembled. That is not a job for a first timer, and should be left to an experienced shop. It is obvious that the car should not be driven until the problem is solved.
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| TomO | -- 04-05-2013 @ 7:39 AM |
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I like to lock the steering column, jack up one wheel and then try to turn the wheel left to right. Any play indicates worn parts. This procedure allows me to see where the lost movement is without having my Chief Assistant out of the kitchen. Tom
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| Old Henry | -- 04-05-2013 @ 10:21 PM |
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I don't have a '38 but as I look at the diagram of the steering box for one in the Green Bible it looks like the play can be adjusted out just the same as for my '47 per the attached illustration and instructions. It worked for mine great after sitting for 31 years. Of course, as others have said, you first have to get rid of all play in the various linkages and king pins. Then, after all of that, you can do the adjustment. Old Henry (The older I get, the better old looks.)
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| TomO | -- 04-06-2013 @ 9:03 AM |
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Henry, there should not be a need to do the steering box adjustment unless the box was rebuilt. If there is enough wear to require an adjustment, the box should be rebuilt. Tom
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| DadsFord | -- 04-09-2013 @ 9:18 PM |
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Where can I purchase a "Green Bible." Taz
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| supereal | -- 04-10-2013 @ 6:28 AM |
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Most vendors have it available. It is the master parts list book. Available in the original book form, and C&G also sells it CD, which is handy, as you can print off the info and not worry about getting it greasy. Expect tp pay about a hundred bucks. It is a "must" for anyone who does most of their own work. My copy is many years old, back from my Ford dealer days.
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| Old Henry | -- 04-10-2013 @ 6:32 PM |
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Here are 5 for sale on ebay for about $50.00. http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=1947+ford&_sop=10&_osacat=0&_sticky=1&_trkparms=65%253A12%257C66%253A2%257C39%253A1%257C72%253A5335&_sc=1&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=1947+ford+catalogue&_sacat=0&_from=R40 Old Henry (The older I get, the better old looks.)
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