Here is the link I found:

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ightening.html

There is a locking nut on top of the steering box that you can loosen and turn the stud in the middle clockwise a 1/4 turn at a time using a 16mm wrench & a 4.5mm allen wrench. Test drive and adjust again if needed. I turned it 1/4 turn & tightened the lock nut, test drove it, turned it a 1/4 turn again, test drove it, the turned it almost another 1/4 to get it were it should be. I might have been able to go a bit more but I was concened about damaging the gear box by overtightening as some warned against.

 

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...ering-box.html

pics on this thread. (thought i'd posted it up but it didnt show earlier)

 

I always have my handy-dandy instructions for adjusting the box a mouse click away, so I can cut and paste the instructions whenever I see these posts and threads pop up.

Locate the allen bolt and locknut on top of the steering box. It’s close to the radiator. The locknut should be a 5/8".

Mark the allen bolt so you’re oriented and know where the starting point is, then loosen the locknut. Turn the allen bolt clockwise a quarter turn to tighten the gear mesh. Tighten the locknut and road test your vehicle.

Be careful not to over-tighten the allen bolt. If you do, the steering may become too tight and get extremely stiff during a tight turn, possibly causing you to drive off the roadway.

Keep repeating the sequence, turning the allen bolt a ¼ turn at a time, followed by a test drive, until you're satisfied with the performance. If you over-tighten the allen bolt, turn the allen bolt back a quarter turn, counter-clockwise.

There is a risk of over tightening the box and causing it to wear out prematurely, so I suggest you tighten it to the point where the slop is gone, and no further.

Most people will turn the allen bolt three-quarters of a rotation to one-and-one-half rotations before they’re happy with the results.

Stewart

 

Make sure the nut stays still. You might have to keep a wrench on it.

 

just done this , and fell into the engine bay a few times when my chair slipped ,good job there's a hefty lump in there to stop me falling right through

makes so much difference, i think when i get the sway bar bushes done too it will feel like a new vehicle.

thanks for the detailed instructions Stewart , i have tightened mine up by about 1 full turn , will see how it goes over the next few weeks and might turn it another quarter turn if all seems ok.

 

You're welcome.

Stewart

 

Are the springs still available? If so, what it's the best way to contact you?

 

great post Stewart!