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My sloppy steering wheel
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2025 4:28 pm
by KMcoldcars
I had 4 inches of movement at the steering wheel before the tires would start to move. Now I have less than 1 inch of movement. I replaced the 3 pins that go in the steering shaft, the three pinion gears in the gear case and the gear in the center. It made quire a difference.
Re: My sloppy steering wheel
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2025 6:51 pm
by John kuehn
That’s sound like you repaired a big part of the slack in your steering column. While your at it jack up the front end of your T and slowly turn the steering wheel from side to side. Watch closely the front end for looseness in the king pins, tie rod ends and the steering arm. You may be surprised if you see some looseness in those places.
Re: My sloppy steering wheel
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2025 7:48 pm
by speedytinc
John kuehn wrote: ↑Sat Jun 21, 2025 6:51 pm
That’s sound like you repaired a big part of the slack in your steering column. While your at it jack up the front end of your T and slowly turn the steering wheel from side to side. Watch closely the front end for looseness in the king pins, tie rod ends and the steering arm. You may be surprised if you see some looseness in those places.
I do this test with the wheels down looking for worn steering components. Wheels up to check spindles & bearing slop.
The most overlooked worn bushing is the frame mounted bracket. The steering shaft will move side to side if worn.