1964 Steering play, time for rebuild? | Ford Thunderbird club group 1955-2005 T-Bird models

1964 Steering play, time for rebuild?

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Hi Guy's, My Steering has about an inch and a half of play in it. I have tightend the screw in my gear box as much as I can. Is this normal for a 64 or should I consider a rebuild? Thanks,

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If the play is all in the box then it's probably rebuild time. However I would check the rest of the front and components for wear also.
 
If you attempt to rebuild it, don’t do it without a factory manual. There are tuning adjustments that if not done correctly, will screw things up big time. First, I would check the “rag joint”, then the Tie Rods and Idler Arm. (All of those wear out before the steering box).
 
coolcoub said:
Hi Guy's, My Steering has about an inch and a half of play in it. I have tightend the screw in my gear box as much as I can. Is this normal for a 64 or should I consider a rebuild? Thanks,
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Just a thought - My '66 had play on the road. The rubber isolating pad needed replacing.
 
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