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Topic: Steering wheel play
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66bluefb
Gearhead Posts: 467
From: Okla.City,Okla.
Registered: May 2002
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posted 04-25-2003 06:59 PM
   
Today I took my 66 to get it aligned. The guy did a real good job and he even took out the play in my steering wheel which I did have alot.He said there is a bolt on the steering box that you tighten up to take the play out. Just thought I would pass this info along. Tony------------------
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B-303 cam ,harland sharp roller rockers,
performer rpm intake, 625 carter
66-289 heads, ported with 160-194 valves, 3 angle valve job,
4 speed toploader,granada disc brakes, 85 duraspark ignition, pony interior,the who,the doors,and ccr full blast on the stereo [This message has been edited by 66bluefb (edited 05-03-2003).]
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catman_45
Journeyman Posts: 63
From: Moscow, ID, USA
Registered: Jan 2002
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posted 04-26-2003 05:35 AM
Thanks for the info, my 66 was having trouble with that too.
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torino420
Journeyman Posts: 17
From: Northern, California
Registered: Apr 2003
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posted 04-29-2003 03:09 PM
Anyone do this themselves? I wonder if just loosening the nut and cranken the screw down a turn or so does it?I'm about to install some new headers so i have easy access the the steering box.
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 12673
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 04-29-2003 04:25 PM
quote:
Originally posted by torino420:
Anyone do this themselves? I wonder if just loosening the nut and cranken the screw down a turn or so does it?I'm about to install some new headers so i have easy access the the steering box.
This is how I did it.  https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/007171.html ------------------
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66bluefb
Gearhead Posts: 467
From: Okla.City,Okla.
Registered: May 2002
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posted 04-29-2003 06:50 PM
I used a 11-16 socket with a real long extension to bust the nut loose a little and then put a wrench on it and tighten the screw 1/4 down.Then check your play, you might have to go another 1/4 turn or so. Then hold screw in place with screw driver and tighten the nut with a wrench tight and then put the socket on it and tighten again------------------
http://ourworld.cs.com/blagintony/myhomepage/auto.html
86-302 HO bored .030 over crank .010 under,
B-303 cam ,harland sharp roller rockers,
performer rpm intake, 625 carter
66-289 heads, ported with 160-194 valves, 3 angle valve job,
4 speed toploader,granada disc brakes, 85 duraspark ignition, pony interior,the who,the doors,and ccr full blast on the stereo
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GeerWerkz
Journeyman Posts: 36
From: Snohomish, WA, USA
Registered: Mar 2003
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posted 04-30-2003 12:42 AM
Be sure to turn the wheel from lock to lock after each little adjustment. The gears in the box wear more near the center and overtightening can cause the steering to get stuck in the middle of a turn!  (been there, done that)
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Ryan Wilke
Gearhead Posts: 1570
From: Stanton, Michigan 49707
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 05-03-2003 10:08 AM
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Originally posted by torino420:
....I wonder if just loosening the nut and cranken the screw down a turn or so does it?
As I recall, this adjustment should be done with the steering wheel off center. In other words, make sure that you have the steering wheel turned some (one revolution should do), THEN, loosen the nut and lightly tighten down the screw/bolt. Then secure the locking nut and carefully give it a test.
If you tighten down the screw/bolt with the wheels straight, then it'll be hard to turn........... Ryan
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65Acode
Journeyman Posts: 59
From: Houston,TX
Registered: Sep 2002
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posted 05-03-2003 04:19 PM
Ryan,Thanks for the advice, that's exactly what happened to me when I tried to take the slop out. The wheel got really tough to turn. I'll have to try off center. Thanks,
Nick
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Ryan Wilke
Gearhead Posts: 1570
From: Stanton, Michigan 49707
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 05-06-2003 08:48 AM
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