Kensoldtruck Posted February 22, 2013 Report Posted February 22, 2013 I have been looking through the forum but can't find how to tighten the steering gear box adjustment. I want to see if by tightening the adjustment I can remove some of the steering wheel play and then attempt to figure out what else I need to do in order to be able to drive without the constant "white knuckle" experience. I am taking my stock 1949 B1B in for some front end work in April but want to drive it in the mean time. Quote
Solution 52b3b Joe Posted February 22, 2013 Solution Report Posted February 22, 2013 There is a nut on the box to adjust the play in the gears. You want to adjust the box with the wheel turned one direction but not at lock. Don't over do it or you can cause it to bind and have tough steering. The box is probably mainly worn out in the driving straight posistion as it spends most its life there so you will most likely have the same problem. Hope this helps. Quote
Kensoldtruck Posted February 22, 2013 Author Report Posted February 22, 2013 Thanks, that is what I expected but was unsure and didn't want to make things worse. Part of the front end work I am planning is a complete front end rebuild and adding disk brakes. I plan on leaving the truck as stock as possible but still be able to join in on the club cruses which often end up traveling at highway speed. Quote
B1B Keven Posted February 22, 2013 Report Posted February 22, 2013 Ken, Here's some good reading: http://mopar.pairserver.com/p15d24ph_forum/index.php?/topic/19395-steering-box/?hl=steering http://mopar.pairserver.com/p15d24ph_forum/index.php?/topic/28346-steering-box-rebuild-question/?hl=steering Quote
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