steering box
 

i introduced myself a few weeks ago, now for my first question.
a few years ago took apart my 69 fastback.welded in new torque boxes,
frame pieces etc. now starting to go back together. it has manual stering.
there are 3 washers (1/4 " thick) do they go between the steering box
and the frame?? thanks mike

i wil try to post some pics soon

Hi Mike,

I have a 65 but I know the steering boxes are similar. The washers don't go between the box and frame on mine. I doubt they do on the 69.

I don't recall mine having 1/4 washers. Are you sure they came from the steering box?

On my 67, I didn't have any washers between mine either and I put in a FR box in 2 years ago so the install is fresh in my mind.

If those washers have a flat spot on one edge they go under the bolt head on the outside of the frame rail.
If it is a concours car the washers shoud be cad plated with a red wash.

Wow, you guys are awesome - I didn't expect anyone would have the answer to that question!

x2 for sure so +1 for each answer

^^^ Good idea ... I just propped em all up too!

It's really no surprise that there would be an answer to any problem here. We have very knowledgeable members here, that are always willing to share their know-how! Way to go guys...good on ya:tup

Unfortunately I am a tech turd

1965 mustang steering box
 

Hi: Speaking of steering box, my seems to have play nad when holder the steering wheel tight the front wheels have play. Is there a way to tighten something in the steering box, or should it be replaced. Also, does anyone know of a mechanic in the mississauga area that can work on old mustangs?
Appreciate any advise

thxs

Loosen the nut and turn the long screw and see how much you can tighten it up.

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Centre the steering first ,before attempting this adjustment, there is a high point in the gears. Only adjust the screw in about 1/4 turn at a time or lightly bottom it and back it out about 1/4 turn. Too tight and the steering box will bind on centre.
There is a shop on Trafalger rd (I think that was where it was , I am from London so street name may be wrong. North of the 401 and west of the airport ) They are a uhaul dealer. I came across them last year when I needed a truck.
Mustang specialteaz.? I don,t know anything about their work but there were a couple of early mustangs in the shop.

There is a procedure to re-torque the worm-gear to bearing clearance if you read the Ford manual, however usually when it starts to feel loose the worm-gear is worn and/or the ball-bearings have lost some tolerance.

You can try taking the plate off the top of the box, refilling it with good quality grease, then replacing the cover, loosening the adjuster lock-nut and torquing the box. The adjuster and lock-nut should be clearly visible on the top of the box. Be warned that over-torquing will quickly make your box even worse than it is now, so use the right spec and find the setting procedure in the Ford service manual as there is also a drag spec for how much pressure it takes to turn the steering wheel to the stop blocks.

I have a 1966 Mustang that I did this to a few years ago.