Ry-speeed

I had the steering system off recently and opened up the box to inspect the gear mesh and bearings.
 
As Mach1rider desribed, CW on the threaded stud "tightens up" steering box play and CCW loosens it. The Ford shop manual describes setting the adjustments to a maximum inch-pound drag reading throughout the steering's lock-to-lock motion. The proper adjustmented measurement is so small it would be difficult to measure without a dial-type inch-pound torque wrench. Also, this adjustment is also supposed to be done with the pitman arm disconnected from the center link/control valve.
 
If you can isolate your steering slop to the box and suspect it is worn internally, you've got nothing to loose by tightening it down some, but if the gears are too badly worn, no amount of adjustment will remedy the slop.
 
I ended up buttoning my box up too tight and having to re-adjust (loosening off some), but am personally accustomed to R&P and wasn't happy with the slop.
 
Also as noted, this system is antiquated, and expecting it to behave as a new car's system is an unfair comparison.

It's been a while but here's a small update. Its been difficult finding time to work on the car since returning to school for the fall semester.
 
Today we (had some help from a friend) took out the driver side seat riser, driver front torque box (upper and lower) and some sections of the driver floor. The thickest part of the frame (see pictures) is where the rot is concentrated. I'm probably gonna end up replacing the driver side frame rail and frame extension. The shock-towers are in good shape but the frame rails will need to be patched in at least 2 places or replaced completelty.
 
With all the needed stucture replacement I'm leaning towards doing an IFS swap. I want to go that route eventually anyways. would start from scratch, new rails both sides+torque boxes, weld in the mustang II style crossmember. Any opinions?
 
 
 
Also, throughout the summer I picked up an early fox intake mani, used edlebrock preformer 600, and double roller timing chain. Received both front torque boxes as well a Scott Drake export brace, which I may not not end up using if I decide to go Tower-less.:tongue_smilie:

Great story! Love reading how some guys find their cars.

Unfortunately had to sell my beloved Stang , so I'm selling off excess parts.

Most came off my Dad's old 302 Grande, 2 owner car.

Nugget Gold Deluxe/grande seat belt complete set 9.5/10 condition 250$
 
Auto Shifter parts (handle, shifter, bucket, indicator, ect, missing bushings 10$

Fresh-Air vent assy 15$/ea

1 Radius rod 10$

Panel under lower grille 25$

Front Lower Valance 50$

Plugs, cap, rotor, 8mm Taylor plug wires (for 351 Windsor with Mallory Electronic ignition) new in box with receipts Paid 225, asking 150$

Grille 1969 without high beam bezels, 1 small repairable crack 65$

Gas pedal deluxe 25$

Leaf spring (2) 5 leaf Free locally

Old OEM lower control arms, upper control arms with shot bushings, for rebuild 30$

302 2bbl Heads. Checked out at machine shop, bead blasted, oiled and wrapped, ready for rebuild, no head work ever done, completely stock. Comes with valve train.  Price 225$ 

Tail panel Coupe 1969 with trunk sides, cut out of parts car 50$

Set of taillights (2 with, 2 without chrome trim) 60$/2

Cowl panel OEM 60$

Carlisle OEM glass tinted for coupe Rear only 125$

Trim exterior (All OEM from "Grande" Coupe)
Fender lip with stainless screws 125$/4
Trunk lip 40$
Rear window (4) 100/4
Windshield (4) 100$/4
Drip rail with vinyl top (2) 75$/2

Trim Interior, dash end caps, dash extensions besides radio bezel, kick panel, - 5$ each or package deal

Emergency brake pedal assembly 30$

Faux rear brake duct with good bezel 40$/ea

Air cleaner regular, no snorkel or heater tube OEM 35$

Strut Brace stamped steel OEM 45$

I have hardware for most items listed as well.

In addition, Lots of smaller pieces, hardware, switches, hinges ECT..

Location Montreal, Quebec

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PLEASE EMAIL ME @ ryanasprey@gmail.com, I RARELY CHECK THIS SITE ANYMORE or by texting 514-602-8799