Loooosssseee steering?????? - Page 2 - Diesel Forum

FordCummins1 · 04-28-2005, 06:04 PM

I adjusted my box a full 1.5 turns (with a flat blade screwdriver) which took it from a 35 degree sloop down to 10 then had the ball joints replaced which took out another 5-7 - now it drives pretty straight.

If you have help - Someone can start grabbing components like the steering wheel shaft at the box and the other turn the steering wheel (with engine off)to see if that is worn then grab the output shaft (pitman arm) of the box and so on. it's amazing how a little wear on each component can add up to a lot-o-sloop at the wheels.

I agree that no alignment should be needed for just a box change and 6 hours seems steep.

Good luck.

aceohearts · 04-29-2005, 07:05 PM

No alignment true, but MAKE SURE you have the steering box centered and put the pitman arm in the exact same position. Otherwise you may end up turning really tight to one side and needing the whole block to turn the other way. LOL

I modified an old 1971 Hi-Boy with a power steering box, and didn't get it lined up quite right. I could turn on a dime going left, but could barely turn into the driveway going right. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif[/img]