steering box on 65 k code

in my opinion you are just going to have the box rebuilt by a recognized steering authority. At the very least, to properly do the adjustment all the steering linkage will need to be removed from the box.

Adjusting the box is a multi step affair. Just adjusting the top screw will only make things worse

http://www.stangerssite.com/adjustment.html

Z.

Edited by - zrayrichter on 12/08/2010 00:07:42

+1 on zray's response. You can easily damage the box by incorrectly adjusting the top stud.

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Thanks,I figured that it's going to be a relacement of the box..Thanks again Garth

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they can be rebuilt, usually at a cost less than the Flaming River boxes, and at much less cost than the rack & pinion conversions. Once rebuilt, they will last for years, In my opinion a freshly rebuilt Ford steering box compares VERY well with the more expensive rack & pinion systems.

Z.

Don't try to judge the box adjustement by the length of the bolt sticking out as it's not a indicator of the preload on the steering gear. The box should be properly lubriacted and that requires pulling one of the cover bolts and injecting the appropriate amount of grease to fill the gear box. The best way to adjust the box is off the car with the benefit of correct tools and the Ford service manuals. You will also notice a seemingly stiff area in the center of the steering gear where the wheel wants to stay and Ford deliberately designed that into the mechanism to help the car stay centered going down the road.

Randy at Stanger does a great job and can help out if the box needs to be overhauled.

according to posts over at the VMF, Randy is not accepting any more work at the present time. I would check with him to verify this. Do a search over there and you will find several other qualified rebuilders.

Z.

I had my steering box rebuilt earlier this year by Jim @ shelby parts. Can't say enough about the whole process. It took about 2 weeks from start to finish. The box was pretty rough to start with. It is now as close to perfect as I could wish for, both in appearance and operation. I don't remember the exact price but I felt as if it was quite reasonable. I would recommend him highly.