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General Category => Technical Discussion => Topic started by: allanmathieu on December 20, 2020, 06:46:25 PM

Title: play in 1950 Plymouth steering box
Post by: allanmathieu on December 20, 2020, 06:46:25 PM
I have incredible slop in my steering wheel, almost 3/4 of a turn to get a response at the wheels. Does any body know of a publication that describes the rebuilding of the steering box?

Thanks in advance.
Mat
Title: Re: play in 1950 Plymouth steering box
Post by: 28 Ply.cpe on December 24, 2020, 08:59:22 AM
Have you tried an old MOTORS MANUAL or CHILTONS REPAIR MANUAL.  There is an adjustment screw on top of the steering box. You have to loosen the nut and use a screwdriver to turn in too tighten the gears. You might want to try to u tube it also. Someone out there has had to have the same problem. Just a couple of thoughts.
Title: Re: play in 1950 Plymouth steering box
Post by: Keithb7 on January 16, 2021, 12:57:29 AM
Your steering box needs adjustment. Its not as easy as adjusting a carb screw. Some understanding is helpful.

Could need worm gear bearing pre-load adjustment or sector gear adjustment. Or even a steering box rebuild. Currently I am rebuilding mine. I plan to reassemble it tomorrow and set it up. You can follow along if you want to learn, by watching my You Tube video series.

https://youtu.be/Ox9mZVLYysQ

Title: Re: play in 1950 Plymouth steering box
Post by: 28 Ply.cpe on January 20, 2021, 07:42:03 AM
Great video Keith.  Keep up the good work. Very helpfull