Steering Adjustment
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Steering Adjustment
I recently replaced the manual steering in my '65 F100 with power steering, by swapping the steering box out for a bolt-on Ford bendix steering box. I don't have any leaks and I can steer with the palm of my hand. However, I seem to have more play in the steering wheel when I turn to the right than when I turn to the left...and this will cause the truck to jerk right around sharp turns. Do any of you know what could cause this? Maybe I didn't tighten something up correctly? Or, I should get an alignment?
Michael
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Inherent issue with a piece of crap Bendix box that was a piece of crap new. It sounds like there are internal wear on the ***** and the recirculation gear or capture.
Its why no one uses them any more and why Ford stopped using them in 1968/69 model year and went to their own slip design.
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Its why no one uses them any more and why Ford stopped using them in 1968/69 model year and went to their own slip design.
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I recently replaced the manual steering in my '65 F100 with power steering, by swapping the steering box out for a bolt-on Ford bendix steering box. I don't have any leaks and I can steer with the palm of my hand. However, I seem to have more play in the steering wheel when I turn to the right than when I turn to the left...and this will cause the truck to jerk right around sharp turns. Do any of you know what could cause this? Maybe I didn't tighten something up correctly? Or, I should get an alignment?Michael
I could not find any of these parts new.
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Well, I'm glad to know what the problem is so that I can stop wondering if I screwed something up on the install. I didn't pay much for the steering box and it is much better than the armstrong steering system I took out. I'll keep my eyes out for another box.
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Something else to consider...there is absolutely no squealing in either direction and no leaking...things that would probably be happening if bearings were bad. I also have to remind myself that my other car is a BMW; I have to expect a bit less from this old truck!
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