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Steering Box Removal
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TomO |
05-07-2011 @ 7:35 AM
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Dolman, you are welcome. Ford steering boxes are pretty sturdy and if kept properly lubricated with transmission fluid do not give problems. It is difficult to check out the play in the steering box when there is play in the rest of the steering system.
Tom
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Dolman |
05-05-2011 @ 2:48 PM
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TomO, Tnanks for your counsel regarding the drag link and tie rod ends. Just finished removing them and found all of the ball joints in bad shape. I don't think it had been lubed in 50 years.
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Dolman |
05-04-2011 @ 11:08 AM
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I have the adjustment instructions and will try that before dismantling the drag link and tie rod. On the other hand, I might do both to help relieve the boredom of not having a job.
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1932BB |
05-04-2011 @ 10:47 AM
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Richard, You didn't indicate if you have tried to adjust the steering box. There are three adustments covered well in the Ford 32 to 36 chassis repair manual that can be performed without removing the steering box.
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TomO |
05-04-2011 @ 7:56 AM
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My understanding is that the 32 tie rod ends and drag link ends are rebuild-able and that there are kits available from the major parts suppliers. Check with C & G
Tom
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Dolman |
05-03-2011 @ 7:11 PM
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Stroker, you're correct. The pitman arm is on the outside of the frame rail. I jacked up one wheel and rocked the wheel in the horizontal plane. There is movement but not as much as with both wheels up. So, who can point me to instructions as to how to replace or repair the tie rod and drag link?
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Stroker |
05-03-2011 @ 2:23 PM
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35 Ragtop: Isn't a 37 a "cross-steer" box? Dolman's 34 Pickup would need a box with a fore/aft pitman arm located on the outside of the frame rail.
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35ragtop |
05-03-2011 @ 1:02 PM
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Hi Dolman I agree with Tom 0 check where the movement is coming from first. If you do have to replace the box check out 37 s as this was a big improvement in design (self centering too ) and fits a lot easier with minimal modifications.
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TomO |
05-02-2011 @ 7:03 AM
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Dolman, Before removing the steering box, just jack up one wheel and try to move it side to side. Any movement will be from looseness in the tie rod and drag link ends. Repair these items before you rebuild your steering box.
Tom
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Stroker |
05-02-2011 @ 6:35 AM
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Well, it's been 50 years....but as I recall, I disassembled the 32 box,56 box, and took the steering shafts to a local machine shop, which cut a few inches off of the 56 shaft, and machined a taper, keyway and threads to match the 32. I then reassembled the 56 box and installed the 32 mast jacket. I had to slightly elongate one frame bolt hole in order to mount the box to the frame, but everything went back together with the 32 steering wheel, 32 pitman arm etc. It was like instant "power steering" compared to the 32, but of course the 56 box was only about 5 years old when I got it from the salvage yard. I'm not sure today where you would find a "cherry" 56 Ford pickup steering box. I'm sure there are many other options, such as a Vega or Corvair recirculating-ball box that would be even better, albeit a little more involved to mount. Hopefully someone who has recently upgraded their early 30's steering will chime-in.
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