I have a friend with a 1913 touring car. I turned the steering full over and the pitman arm easily went over center. Will someone please post the correct lengths of the drag link and the pitman arm. I believe the tie rod is correct because it is the type with the non-removeable ball.
Thanks,
Stephen
STEERING CONNECTING ROD
(Drag Link)
Factory Number T-289
7-29-12 Riveted rod adopted. Brazing pin holes at various angles.
11-4-12 Pin holes now drilled in the same direction.
1-9-14 Both ends of brazing pins riveted over.
9-19-14 Length of rod changed from 30-11/16 to 30-11/1630-3/4. A month later it was changed again to 31.06231.125
7-14-16 Ford design with forged end adopted. Earlier type continued in use (supplied by outside firms).
5-8-17 Ford design now used exclusively.
10-2-17 Length changed to 30.93831.062.
5-19-19 Length changed to 30.31230.438
Factory Number T-289-B
At the introduction of and for the 1926 models, the length was 31.12531.250.
10-7-25 Length changed to 30.81230.875.
From:
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/179374/238771.html?1317650782
Jim
So the drag link should be 30 11/16"?
Thanks,
Stephen
Stephen,
Recommend you also take a look at Royce's posting on the subject at: Why does my steering go "Over Center"
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/257047/300409.html
He has some good photos and information in addition to the lengths of the connecting rod/drag link.
Respectfully submitted,
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