How to adjust steering gear box on a 1960’s/70’s ford.

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  • Опубликовано: 2 ноя 2024

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  • @frankmoreno8984
    @frankmoreno8984 11 дней назад +1

    Excellent video! Very thorough so even a novice can do it. L I’ll be trying this on my 1972 convertible Mustang this week.

    • @FastFords289
      @FastFords289  11 дней назад +2

      @@frankmoreno8984 thank you, much appreciated, I’m glad you enjoyed the video and was helpful to you. Good luck on your Mustang, nice car by the way.
      Thanks for watching.

  • @OutDoorMaintenance
    @OutDoorMaintenance 14 дней назад +1

    1:48 😂 my knuckles, started hurting

    • @FastFords289
      @FastFords289  14 дней назад +1

      @@OutDoorMaintenance lol oh yeah, it didn’t feel too good that’s for sure, just par for the course at times.
      Thanks for watching.

  • @terrydolbow4299
    @terrydolbow4299 Год назад +3

    Good deal! I had to do this on my 86 F- 150 4 wheel drive a time or and that is about all it wrote and now it's time for a new one. And the last time looked one up it was about 300.00 and that was a few years ago!

    • @FastFords289
      @FastFords289  Год назад +1

      Yeah adjusting them works well but once you adjust them and they get sloppy again there’s really nothing else to do but replace it or rebuild it and you can’t buy rebuild kits anymore, and you’re right they are expensive, I was thinking about just buying a new one but didn’t really wanna spend the money on it right now, but I’ll probably buy one eventually.
      Thanks for watching.

    • @Mach1bud
      @Mach1bud 7 месяцев назад +1

      @@FastFords289You can most certainly buy rebuild kits. Just rebuilt mine. Jeffs Bronco Graveyard has kits for just about every classic ford truck.

    • @FastFords289
      @FastFords289  7 месяцев назад +1

      @@Mach1bud is it an actual rebuild kit with everything or just a reseal kit because I can never find a true rebuild kit now days. If they sale the whole kit I’ll definitely check it out. Thanks for the tip.
      Thanks for watching.

  • @davidreza3749
    @davidreza3749 5 месяцев назад +2

    Great thorough video! Thanks

    • @FastFords289
      @FastFords289  5 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you, much appreciated, I’m glad you enjoyed the video. You’re welcome, Thanks for watching.

  • @MarkFukui-cq2mp
    @MarkFukui-cq2mp 4 месяца назад +1

    Very helpful! Going to do this on my galaxie now

    • @FastFords289
      @FastFords289  4 месяца назад +1

      Very cool, glad you enjoyed the video and it was helpful, thanks for watching.

  • @rocky2000316
    @rocky2000316 Месяц назад +2

    When you adjust the gearbox should the front wheels be off the ground?

    • @FastFords289
      @FastFords289  Месяц назад +1

      @@rocky2000316 no they don’t have to be, just make sure they are straight.

  • @Mash333
    @Mash333 2 месяца назад +1

    Thanks for the info!

    • @FastFords289
      @FastFords289  2 месяца назад +1

      @@Mash333 you’re welcome, glad to help.
      Thanks for watching.

  • @dominiccase6846
    @dominiccase6846 Месяц назад +1

    So I have a new power steering control box from LMC it took a year and a half to get it a rebuild however I still have the same problem LMC said it should not have to be adjusted what are your thoughts

    • @FastFords289
      @FastFords289  Месяц назад +1

      @@dominiccase6846 I’d say start looking at other possible worn out parts such as tie rod ends, pitman arm, ball joints or if it’s a two wheel drive it’d have king pins. If yours is a 78 or 79 with tilt wheel then the Ujoints in the steering column could be worn and give slop. If it really is the gearbox then it may be possible they sent you a bad one by mistake, it could happen. Hope this helps you out, good luck.
      Thanks for watching.

    • @dominiccase6846
      @dominiccase6846 Месяц назад +1

      @@FastFords289 thanks I replaced all those parts The only one that causes the same issue is the rebuilt from LMC.
      I can actually rotate the joint above the power steering but it does not move down below the gear box which I think indicates a problem with the rebuild unit.
      Do you know if that is correct.

    • @FastFords289
      @FastFords289  Месяц назад +1

      @@dominiccase6846 ok yeah, if you can move the upper joint and the pitman arm doesn’t move at the same time the upper joint then the gearbox is the problem. I’d contact them and tell them what you’ve found and have them send you another one.

    • @dominiccase6846
      @dominiccase6846 Месяц назад +1

      @@FastFords289 thanks I'll see if I can get my money back but it took them a year and a half to get a rebuild to me last time I may have to get another steering box as soon as I put the new front springs I will attempt to adjust this power steering box but more than likely I'll just get a new one I've seen them on the internet before.

    • @FastFords289
      @FastFords289  Месяц назад +2

      @@dominiccase6846 you’re welcome, if you can’t get your money back then you could always send it off to Bluetop they rebuild gearboxes. Good luck and I hope you get everything straightened out and works for you.