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EFV-8 Club Forum / General Ford Discussion / Steer Box and Column Removal

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peterbateman
02-27-2017 @ 3:58 PM
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Hi, I am in Darwin Australia and am trying to renovate the steering box on a 1948 Ford -- the problem is getting the steering box and column out -- I would appreciate any advice on the best way to go about the removal of the steering box and column.

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Peter Bateman

BUCKAWHO
02-28-2017 @ 4:44 AM
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Hi....You didn't state what problem you are trying to fix. Be sure that the problem can't be fixed without removing the box and column. On my 1951, steering looseness was easily corrected by a simple adjustment of the sector shaft housing, a process explained in the service manual, and also by a forum member... A much easier job than removing the box and shaft as a unit. BT

flathead4rd
02-28-2017 @ 5:46 AM
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Not sure if the 48 uses the same procedure as the 49-51 but everything has to come out in one piece from the bottom and requires raising the front of the car. Someone else here probably has a more detailed instruction.

ken ct.
02-28-2017 @ 7:07 AM
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???? 49 up is a completely diff car. ken ct.

peterbateman
02-28-2017 @ 3:30 PM
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Hi BT, thanks for your prompt response --- I have all the parts to renovate the steering box --- the original steering is still very " wandery " after scr*w*ng the adjustment screw in as far as it will go --- the interesting part will be getting the column and steering box out so that I can put in the new parts --- all of the literature that I can find only deals with the renovation and adjustment when the steering box is out of the vehicle.
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Peter Bateman

peterbateman
02-28-2017 @ 3:33 PM
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Hi flathead4rd,
thanks for the advice --- we will see if it will work.
Regards,
Peter Bateman

sarahcecelia
02-28-2017 @ 4:43 PM
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The screw on the top of the steering box only adjusts the end play of the pitman arm, which is suppose to be minimal. Memory tells me about 1/64+ or -, but check the book specs.Tension on the worm on the steering shaft is controled with gaskets, in assorted sizes(.003 to .005) to about 1 1/2 lbs?.The sector shaft is adjusted last by loosening the for cap screws on the botom slightly and tapping it c.wise to remove play and c.c.wise to increase. All of this must be done "by the book", in this sequence, and with a pull scale. Total pull, at the steering wheel, after sector adjustment I remember as not over 2 lbs.I bought a fish weighing scale at Wall Mart to do mine.(ASbout $7)It was quite a process to get it right, but I got good results. Also remember that toe is a factor in good steering too, as are castor( which makes the car track straight, (like a shopping cart) and camber for good tire wear.! Steve lee

peterbateman
03-01-2017 @ 4:16 PM
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Thanks Steve,
In the last 24 hours my mechanic has got the steering box out --- I am very lucky to have him, as he was the mechanic for a Ford museum which was here in Darwin --- but he had never removed a steering box before. The Ford museum is gone now ( sold to New Zealand ) but they had about 40 vehicles, mainly 1930's , but a really early 1904 ? and A and B and Y models and a few later F100s and Mustangs. Sorry to see them go.
Regards,
Peter Bateman

peterbateman
03-01-2017 @ 4:18 PM
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Hi BT, an update !
In the last 24 hours my mechanic has got the steering box out --- I am very lucky to have him, as he was the mechanic for a Ford museum which was here in Darwin --- but he had never removed a steering box before. The Ford museum is gone now ( sold to New Zealand ) but they had about 40 vehicles, mainly 1930's , but a really early 1904 ? and A and B and Y models and a few later F100s and Mustangs. Sorry to see them go.
Regards,
Peter Bateman

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