Help on steering play.
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Help on steering play.
Hey everyone, my F100 has a little bit of slop in the steering and i can really tell when i get up to speed. its not because of the "rag" joint, because i can see that the play is in the steering box. I also see that there is what looks to be an adjustment screw and lock nut on top of the box. Any ideas? thanks.
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The adjustment screw sets the preload for the sector shaft...do not mess with it! If you overtighten it, the gearbox will lock up tight.
Loose steering can be caused by worn sector shaft bushings, but also by worn tie rods/tie rods ends, worn draglink, worn king pins.
What year is the F100, is it 2WD or 4WD?
Loose steering can be caused by worn sector shaft bushings, but also by worn tie rods/tie rods ends, worn draglink, worn king pins.
What year is the F100, is it 2WD or 4WD?
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If it is indeed the gearbox, I recommend having it rebuilt by someone like Redhead Steering gear in Seattle. Like NumberDummy says, messing with the adjustment screw is only going to make it worse.
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I know its been awhile but i figured out that there isn't any actual play in the steering. Its actually just the fact that the steering is tight. Meaning if im in a curve and release the wheel it stays turned, it doesn't return to center. that's why it seems like im fighting it at higher speeds. any ideas?
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They king pins may be frozen, had this problem on my 65 SWB plus I've got a 76 F100
4X2 donor truck in my shop right now with both pins froze up solid. Will not turn at all. You may have to tear them down and replace pins. Good a time as any to install 73-79 spindles with disc brakes.
4X2 donor truck in my shop right now with both pins froze up solid. Will not turn at all. You may have to tear them down and replace pins. Good a time as any to install 73-79 spindles with disc brakes.
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