64 manual steering gear, rebuildable?

[rick64]

Does anyone out there know if the steering gear on a 64 f100 2wd and manual steering can be rebuilt. I just purchased a 64 slick and the steering gear has no more adjustment left in it. The steering is a little loose (or scary as can be) and I have adjusted the box to the limit. I have also replaced the tie rod ends and just ordered a drag link. If the link does not fix it I need to address the steering gear again. Any advise would be great.

Thanks

[foodstick]

I'm guessing finding a better one is the route to go...

[62galxe]

theres actually 2 adjustments. the screw on the side and the big nut where the steering shaft sticks in the box.
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[rick64]

Thanks for the info. I will most likely be pulling it apart and cleaning it up. I will post what I find. Maybe with pics...

[Uncle Skip]

Rick. Yes they can be rebuilt, but getting the re-circulating balls in properly is a bit of a chore. Call Dennis Carpenter and Rick at Carolina Classics. I think both places have or had a trade out policy. And even if they still don't they can tell you where to get your rebuild kit.
Uncle Skip

[Hunter's 64]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/61-64-FORD-TRUC ... vi-content

I guess somebody out there is rebuilding them.


Danny

[bird55]

For now, you might unscrew the cap on it and pump it full of chassis lube, not gear lube. Helped mine a bunch.

[pa's64f100]

On mine it was the bronze bushing on the side that the shaft come out of and goes through the frame . I had a really scary ride till i fixed it . To see if thats the problem have someone turn the wheel back and forth in the play and look at the pitman arm . See if its woblin around .