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Question about an old Ford truck.
Posted on 7/17/16 at 4:58 pm
Posted on 7/17/16 at 4:58 pm
I've got an old 1976 flatbed that has been in the barn for 20 years and I am going to put it back into service just for around the farm. I've put tires and battery and it cranked and runs. I need to change the gas tank and do a little tuning up but it's a solid old truck.
Problem is tons of play in the steering and I remember this as a problem when we parked it. Spin the steering wheel 3/4 of a turn to keep it straight. It makes for an interesting drive and like cross fit.
I've searched and talked to some ford mechanics but cannot figure out the problem. I'm guessing it is in the steering column but I know zero about that.
Anyone have an idea or can point me in the right direction?
Problem is tons of play in the steering and I remember this as a problem when we parked it. Spin the steering wheel 3/4 of a turn to keep it straight. It makes for an interesting drive and like cross fit.
I've searched and talked to some ford mechanics but cannot figure out the problem. I'm guessing it is in the steering column but I know zero about that.
Anyone have an idea or can point me in the right direction?
Posted on 7/17/16 at 5:15 pm to Martini
Jack it up and start shaking it and using a pry bar to move the joints. If anything moves, replace it. You could also tighten up the steering box.
Replacing all joints will only cost like $200 and tightening the box is free
Replacing all joints will only cost like $200 and tightening the box is free
Posted on 7/17/16 at 10:10 pm to Martini
Check all bushings in the front end. Had a 78 Ford 4x4 the bushing was wallowed out in the drag link and it gave it half a round of play. Also on the steering box, I think it's tighten the bolt til it hits then back off half a turn but not 100%.
Posted on 7/17/16 at 11:05 pm to Martini
we forget how much slack used to be in those old trucks...
my guess is that it has rack and pinion steering and the gears are worn out...
my guess is that it has rack and pinion steering and the gears are worn out...
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