Lexie Kensington here, saying A BIG Thank You!!! for this Video in Particular. The very first demonstration of either type of Steering Box, I've Seen! Reading the Literature is fine, but seeing is believing! What an immense help you are to this fine hobby. THANK YOU!
I recently inherited a 1930 Model A and I want to express my gratitude for your videos! I would be unable to enjoy my “new” model A without resources like yours for normies like me to follow to keep ‘em on the road
Great video Paul, you have taken an adjustment procedure that had me backing away because I was not comfortable and took the confusion out of the procedure plus showed and explained what was happening as you make the adjustment. Thank you, and thank "Dad" in the background for keeping an eye on you for correctness. Lol
Excellent video detailing a maintenance task which I believe many approach with trepidation. The cutaway is the icing on the cake. Somewhat related if one is chasing down excess play at the steering wheel is the importance of a dead tight fit of the pitman arm on the shaft. One needs to bear down with a heavy hand on the clamping bolt until any and all play is removed between the pitman and shaft. Any movement here will be magnified up at the wheel. Always good to see Bob on the set ! I’m sure he realizes the incredible importance of your (plural) educational gift to the Model A community and the extreme appreciation felt by the viewership. As the fleet continues aging it’s going to become more and more important that the cars not be subjected to improper or ham fisted maintenance and repairs. Thank you
On a very rare occasion you do need to adjust the eccentric rivet this can be done in the car with a cranked screwdriver . When you adjust the big eccentric nut you can get uneven binding on lock this means the box is not on a central pivot point . This last adjustment is easy to do ,all nuts must be backed off slightly so the box can "skid" when you turn the rivet . When the binding is equal on both locks the job is done ,tighten the nuts and the rivet is set . Excellent video as usual , thank you !!!
Hi Paul! I love the cutaway box! Very effective instruction. One point to make thought. Bench centering of the steering box is not the same centering as when it is in the car, as it is a known physical fact that it takes more turns to turn left than it does to turn right. (Put your front axle up on a floor jack and give it a try). So I install my steering wheel and set my box adjustments based on actual steering center point as installed in the car instead of bench center point. My steering box works perfect (even with a shortened pitman arm!). Rock on, you two! And more Q&A videos with Bob!
Thank you! I have been waiting for this video forever. I have looked at Les Andrew's book and could not visualize in my head what the adjustments were actually doing. So I was always afraid to tackle it. I'll be hitting this thing tonight!
Me too.....my next job. 'Henrietta' wanders all over the place, especially when the road camber alters. You'll be on the straight all happy then a slight bend comes up, start turning, the camber changes and wooeeeerrrr..... nearly in the ditch! This should sort 90% of that.... thankyou!
While not ideal, the centralizing rivet can be adjusted while the steering box is installed on the car. I had to do it after rebuilding my steering box and failing to do a great setup job while it was on my bench ... ;)
I have a 7 tooth as it is original to the car, I can see small advantages to the two tooth but I rebuilt what I had and it works great. Good to see Bob your advisor in the background. Thanks for the video friend.
Can’t thank you enough sir. I thought I was going to have to rebuild my steering box (probably still wouldn’t hurt) but a little bit of adjusting has taken up most of the slack. The second adjustment in particular is really what mine needed. Thanks again.
That cutaway model is pretty nifty! I haven't tried it, but with a right angle screwdriver, it should also be possible to do the centering adjustment in car as well. It's alot simpler having it on a bench, though.
Dont exist in UK GOOD GRIEF !!! My son and I have 14 between us one in sunny Chandler AZ . We have an active club with several hundred members . The Model A Ford is very much alive in UK . They were built in Trafford Park Manchester Ford plant .
@@johncharlton2602 My apologies, sir. I'm 68 years old and live in the middle of classic car England and I have never seen one. Looking forward to the day. And Arizona is one thing. Manchester is somewhat different. Shoddy workmanship, rain rust...
The English built cars were very well built no shoddy workmanship for sure . Many English cars survive but rust is the big enemy you have to stay on top of it They are over 90 years old now . My English 1928 phaeton (tourer) runs just fine I am 83 and younger than my car !!!@@billdyke9745
@@johncharlton2602 Consider me impressed. However I've been a petrol head for over 50 years and I've never seen one. Paul Schinn has convinced me. If some money ever came my way I would buy one. (Or a pink Cadillac. Moot point. Stuck with a 12 year old Mazda)... Keep well, young man. 👍
Hi Paul. I finally got my '29 Special Coupe home today. She runs great and rides very well. I do need to attend to two things: steering wheel play - it's pretty pronounced. Maybe 15 degrees each direction. Suggestions? I also have to adjust the brakes. She stops great but if I heavy brake she wants to pull left. Your video on brake adjustment should fix me up on that. Thanks again for sharing your time, effort and enthusiasm!
Great!! If everything on the front end and your kingpins are tight, and you have a 2-tooth steering box, you might try adjusting it. I did a video on that earlier this year. If you have a 7-tooth box, then you need to rebuild it.
What’s always puzzled me about the various versions of the steering box that have popped up over the decades, is why no-one ever just went for the simplest and most obvious solution. I’m talking about rack and pinion. None of those levers, worm drives and gods know what else. Just one toothed pinion and a toothed rack extending out to the wheel hubs. And it’s easy to adjust and maintain, and it’s the most accurate steering mechanism we have. But its obviousness - why and how did it pass people by?
Another awesome video paul. Can't say this enough your videos relieve stress and is just awesome to watch. Nothing better than watching a man who loves working on old cars. Also saw an old beach boys album cover surfin safari with a model a there sitting in. Who knows maybe that could be your next A. With the hula skirt doors on the surfer A.
Hey! Great video, will be referenced gazillion of times for guys on FB who always ask how to do this. Nice cutaway! BTW, I actually have found a way to adjust the eccentric scew ON THE CAR!! Works great!
Another great video @Paulshinn. The steering is a little loose ( technical term) in my Fordor and needs attention. This shows me how easy it is and I'll be adding it to the repairs needed. Btw. I got the title changed into my name last week!!! I've put almost 500 miles on Ole Edgar in 30 days.
Thank Paul for another good video. I have found that the 4th adjustment can be done on the car if the bottom bolt that bolts the steering box to the fame is taken out. A long screw driver will lineup at a slite angel enough to make the adjustment. I also have a cut away box like yours that I have used for demonstrations Great visual. Keep the video's coming Thanks Steve
This video was very timely. I needed to look at the 2tooth gearbox on my ‘30 coupe; steering wheel had a 1/4 turn of play. I watched your video and went to work; found the upper race was pushed out of the housing 1/8”. Thank you!
Super good info Paul! Just what I needed to finish sorting the steering on my 29 Tudor. It's really coming along well thanks to you and Tina and your videos. 73, de Benton w4jba
Great video, Paul. Have you thought about creating a video on Model A shock absorbers? It would be much appreciated as I have discovered there are not any on my Model A.
Thank you King Kong for the very informative video! Is your next video going to be one of climbing the Empire State Building? The Transamerica Building would be closer! Haha! Thanks again, Paul.
Paul I’m currently having my 1930 model A pickup engine rebuilt. While it’s out I would like to go through my two tooth steering box and seal it and refurbish the upper bushing in the column. I saw a video of a modification you made to stop it from leaking. Is that part you made still available? Love your videos, watch them all the time and have used many of your recommendations. Gary
Why did ford switch from a Two tooth to a Seven tooth? Was that a year thing? When looking at a model a, how can I look for the difference? Are rebuilt Two tooth available as replacements? Cost(est)? As always THANK YOU!😊
Мне одному кажется, что Пол единственный в мире специалист по Форд модели А ? Am I the only one who thinks that Paul is the only Ford Model A specialist in the world?
Hey Paul, As always - great video! The Service Bulletin states to disconnect the drag link but it looks like you disconnected the pitman arm instead. Does it matter which one you disconnect when doing these adjustments?
I I hear you talk about two tooth and seven tooth. Which is more desirable? What is the difference? Never mind you answered it at the very end of the video..
Just broke down my steering column; found that when I separate the upper bearing from the column; they were very tight; is there a way to loosen the fit? I tried to sand the inside of the column, which helped, but still tight. this is with the collar completely loose, and slid up the column.😉
how much steering wheel play is acceptable; in other words, if while sitting in the driver's seat, hands on the wheel, you are moving the wheel, with a designated point, for reference. Thanks
Hey Paul, good video. One thing, you have to loosen that lock bolt on the bottom of the column in order to let that upper race move, no? I have had to drive a chisel in that slot to spread it a tad after taking the bolt out in order for the race to move. I do it from the end, not in the ears for the bolt, you can crack'em. Maybe I missed something.
@@ModelA On the bottom of the steering box there is a through bolt that clamps the housing around the race. Visible in your video. There is a slot cut into the bottom of box to allow for that. They get compressed over time. You can move it in but if you over adjust you can't back it out. You must than spread it to pull the race back and adjust again. Simply done by pulling up on the steering wheel. I'm surprised you have never run in to that. I'm sure you know, but you cannot adjust the upper bearing with the column clamped to it . Sorry, but you did not make that clear in the video. Not here to cause trouble.
Dear Paul, I removed my steering column from my Ford. taken apart for checking and replacing parts. Now I see on CZcams that some have oil in the steering box. but mine has grease in it. also just a grease nipple. is that okay. ? I like to hear from you. Kind regards, Fred
Thanks Fred!! They are supposed to have thick oil in them and not grease. Even though some of the steering boxes have had grease fitting put on them, that was there for thick oil to be pumped into, not grease. The owner's manual has all that info. When a worm gear has grease instead of oil, and pressure is on it, the lube can cavitate. Oil still fills the gaps.
paul, i have a question on steering. my car is a 31. i see a funny little wobble of the horn button and light switch when turning steering wheel from lock to lock. drag link kit just installed, steering is a little tight but seems to be o.k. what do you think??
When you start the adjustments, do you have everything loosened first? When I checked the sector I had no play, but the steering wheel still has at least 3 inches of rotational play which I think causes some wobble occasionally. Suspension has been rebuilt and is tight. Thanks
Hey, Paul. Have you ever driven your Model A though a Fast Food Drive through??? I just bought mine here in Albuquerque, NM. And I’ll try it on a quiet Sunday Morning.
I have driven Model As through Taco Bell, Carl's Jr., Burger King, McDonald's, In-N-Out Burger, etc. MANY times. In a few early videos, I have even shown it.
Hello, New to the Model A Community! I just purchased a 1928 with 21-in wheels a friend of mine has 19-in tires and tubes my question is will they work with the 21-in wheels? Thanks in advance!
I picked up my first model A and it’s a 31 Victoria, had my first drive in a model A and right now I have to say it feels like a handful. But lots of fun, I will have to watch your videos over again.
@@ModelA Yay, can't wait for the 29 to be freed from the shop! He will be freed from the shop won't he? We don't want a video of the 29 just being dusted! 😅
I know this is not polite, but could I bother you for some quick CZcams advice? If you get a video where people get mad and start unsubscribing, do you delete it? It's sort of happening to me.. also, I'm less stressed now that I've heard you say jiggle so many times ha ha
Hahaa! Well, it depends on the video. The one I posted that is causing people to unsub is about patriotism. In today's political climate, some people are offended at the mere mention of the United States or the sight of the US flag. So, if people offended by the US flag want to unsubscribe, that's fine with me. Now, if I did a video about white-letter tires and people were offended and unsubscribed, then I might consider taking it down because maybe the problem was me. Drop me an email and let me know which video you are concerned about. I haven't seen you do anything offensive, so maybe it isn't you.
@@ModelA thank you ☺️ it's my last video explaining why I'm vegetarian and not vegan. I changed the tittle and thumbnail and that seems to have solved it. Comments are also positive, so maybe it was just a classic case of me misinterpreting social cues ha ha
I saw that video. I thought the black cat attacking the flower clusters was hilarious! Anyway, you have to be VERY careful when communicating with vegans. In your video you touched on how being vegan is not just a diet, it is a lifestyle. Well, many vegans take it farther and get into the habit of insisting other people need to be vegan also or you are a disgusting waste of flesh. It's not fair, and it's not rational. However, if you start telling a vegan that you eat eggs because they came from your backyard chickens, they don't understand that those unfertilized eggs will go to waste if you don't collect them. I remember a vegan telling Tina she was stealing the eggs her chickens left behind and how ashamed she should be for stealing those un-hatched chicks. Vegans are very intense. Your original title was "Why I am not vegan" or similar. That will just trigger a vegan faster than anything. You set yourself up with the perfect storm of vegan hate bait. Now, this isn't your fault. Vegans are WAY too sensitive, as a whole. Example- You and I are vegetarians for health reasons, but I really have no choice while you choose to be vegetarian. It would be as if you saw me taste a meat product (let's say a bite of fish) and then totally unfriended me and called me names because you saw fish go in my mouth. Obviously, you would never do that because being vegetarian has different levels and some sense of forgiveness for certain occasions. Veganism is the most rigid lifestyle on the planet, and vegans will tear each other to pieces for "breaking the rules" and there is no leniency for special occasions, like a family meal. In many cases, vegans are just plain violent! Well, some of your audience and subscribers are vegans, that's just the area where you dabble. Saying anything even slightly triggering to people THAT sensitive (irrational) is going to get some angry un-subs. The good news is, they will probably eventually come back because they get curious what you're up to after a while.
@@ModelA if I were to be mad at anyone who eats meat, I wouldn't talk to anyone in my family and work. In real life I personally know 2 vegetarians, one I haven't seen in years and the other one I see about once every two months. It would be very lonely, that's for sure. I still believe most people are kind and then there's a vocal minority of radical people who will be mean to you. And you're right, they may come back. And if they don't it's because they weren't cool enough, and we have a strictly cool people on the channel ☺️ Leo is adorable he has 1 canine tooth left but he was going for those flowers like a Lion, big self esteem ha ha
That was great Paul, concise, to the point, and a perfect video. I like how Bob was sitting there making sure you didn’t make any mistakes! 😉
Oh, trust me.... If I said something wrong, he'd chime in!
Lexie Kensington here, saying A BIG Thank You!!! for this Video in Particular. The very first demonstration of either type of Steering Box, I've Seen! Reading the Literature is fine, but seeing is believing! What an immense help you are to this fine hobby. THANK YOU!
Glad to help, Lexie!
Paul, your an excellent instructor, Henry had such a simple yet effective design.
Many thanks, OM!
I recently inherited a 1930 Model A and I want to express my gratitude for your videos! I would be unable to enjoy my “new” model A without resources like yours for normies like me to follow to keep ‘em on the road
Glad to help, my friend!
Great video Paul, you have taken an adjustment procedure that had me backing away because I was not comfortable and took the confusion out of the procedure plus showed and explained what was happening as you make the adjustment. Thank you, and thank "Dad" in the background for keeping an eye on you for correctness. Lol
Thank you! I will let him know
Excellent video detailing a maintenance task which I believe many approach with trepidation. The cutaway is the icing on the cake.
Somewhat related if one is chasing down excess play at the steering wheel is the importance of a dead tight fit of the pitman arm on the shaft. One needs to bear down with a heavy hand on the clamping bolt until any and all play is removed between the pitman and shaft. Any movement here will be magnified up at the wheel.
Always good to see Bob on the set ! I’m sure he realizes the incredible importance of your (plural) educational gift to the Model A community and the extreme appreciation felt by the viewership.
As the fleet continues aging it’s going to become more and more important that the cars not be subjected to improper or ham fisted maintenance and repairs. Thank you
On a very rare occasion you do need to adjust the eccentric rivet this can be done in the car with a cranked screwdriver . When you adjust the big eccentric nut you can get uneven binding on lock this means the box is not on a central pivot point . This last adjustment is easy to do ,all nuts must be backed off slightly so the box can "skid" when you turn the rivet . When the binding is equal on both locks the job is done ,tighten the nuts and the rivet is set . Excellent video as usual , thank you !!!
Hi Paul! I love the cutaway box! Very effective instruction. One point to make thought. Bench centering of the steering box is not the same centering as when it is in the car, as it is a known physical fact that it takes more turns to turn left than it does to turn right. (Put your front axle up on a floor jack and give it a try). So I install my steering wheel and set my box adjustments based on actual steering center point as installed in the car instead of bench center point. My steering box works perfect (even with a shortened pitman arm!). Rock on, you two! And more Q&A videos with Bob!
That's very helpful and the cutaway was an excellent teaching tool.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you! I have been waiting for this video forever. I have looked at Les Andrew's book and could not visualize in my head what the adjustments were actually doing. So I was always afraid to tackle it. I'll be hitting this thing tonight!
Please report back and let us all know how you did!
@@ModelA for sure!!!
Me too.....my next job. 'Henrietta' wanders all over the place, especially when the road camber alters. You'll be on the straight all happy then a slight bend comes up, start turning, the camber changes and wooeeeerrrr..... nearly in the ditch! This should sort 90% of that.... thankyou!
Great demonstration and awesome instructions, very thorough, loved it. Thanks Paul, hope y'all have a great weekend!
While not ideal, the centralizing rivet can be adjusted while the steering box is installed on the car. I had to do it after rebuilding my steering box and failing to do a great setup job while it was on my bench ... ;)
Yes it can. But not as easily.
I have a 7 tooth as it is original to the car, I can see small advantages to the two tooth but I rebuilt what I had and it works great. Good to see Bob your advisor in the background. Thanks for the video friend.
Thanks for commenting on it!
A very nice instructional video Paul. Thank you! Tom
Great info im ready after watching multiple times
Awesome! Drive it like you know how to fix it!!
Can’t thank you enough sir. I thought I was going to have to rebuild my steering box (probably still wouldn’t hurt) but a little bit of adjusting has taken up most of the slack. The second adjustment in particular is really what mine needed. Thanks again.
Perfect timing I just pulled my steering assembly to rebuild the whole thing
Awesome. Thank you Paul.
I changed out the 7 tooth for a 2 tooth on my Early 28 earlier this year. Good advice.
That cutaway model is pretty nifty!
I haven't tried it, but with a right angle screwdriver, it should also be possible to do the centering adjustment in car as well.
It's alot simpler having it on a bench, though.
Lots simpler!
Thank you Paul that was very informative
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you a lot !! This is the perfect video, not to long, very visual, and simple to understand for me ( i’m french) 👍👍
Glad it was helpful!
Great tutorial!!!!
So cool,no shims no gaskets, and got a bonus adjustment not just the four…now, what grease?
Never use grease in a steering box. Use really thick oil. I use straight HyPer Lube. Some guys use STP or cornhuskers.
Thanks Paul for the information
If we didn't have you. Thanks again. Greetings Fred
Glad to be of service!!
Love your videos! Thanks for taking the time!
Thanks for watching!
Fascinating stuff. Have never even seen a Model A in the flesh, they just don't exist here in the UK, but all knowledge is worth having. 👍
Dont exist in UK GOOD GRIEF !!! My son and I have 14 between us one in sunny Chandler AZ . We have an active club with several hundred members . The Model A Ford is very much alive in UK . They were built in Trafford Park Manchester Ford plant .
@@johncharlton2602 My apologies, sir. I'm 68 years old and live in the middle of classic car England and I have never seen one. Looking forward to the day. And Arizona is one thing. Manchester is somewhat different. Shoddy workmanship, rain rust...
The English built cars were very well built no shoddy workmanship for sure . Many English cars survive but rust is the big enemy you have to stay on top of it They are over 90 years old now . My English 1928 phaeton (tourer) runs just fine I am 83 and younger than my car !!!@@billdyke9745
@@johncharlton2602 Consider me impressed. However I've been a petrol head for over 50 years and I've never seen one. Paul Schinn has convinced me. If some money ever came my way I would buy one. (Or a pink Cadillac. Moot point. Stuck with a 12 year old Mazda)... Keep well, young man. 👍
Thanks for sharing this video Paul. I appreciate it greatly.
I'm saving up all this information for my future Model A. Thanks Paul.
Glad to help
Hi Paul. I finally got my '29 Special Coupe home today. She runs great and rides very well. I do need to attend to two things: steering wheel play - it's pretty pronounced. Maybe 15 degrees each direction. Suggestions? I also have to adjust the brakes. She stops great but if I heavy brake she wants to pull left. Your video on brake adjustment should fix me up on that. Thanks again for sharing your time, effort and enthusiasm!
Great!! If everything on the front end and your kingpins are tight, and you have a 2-tooth steering box, you might try adjusting it. I did a video on that earlier this year. If you have a 7-tooth box, then you need to rebuild it.
@@ModelA After watching your video, am I correct in assuming I have a two tooth box if it has adjustment fittings?
@@nickolson1491 Yes
What’s always puzzled me about the various versions of the steering box that have popped up over the decades, is why no-one ever just went for the simplest and most obvious solution. I’m talking about rack and pinion. None of those levers, worm drives and gods know what else. Just one toothed pinion and a toothed rack extending out to the wheel hubs. And it’s easy to adjust and maintain, and it’s the most accurate steering mechanism we have. But its obviousness - why and how did it pass people by?
Great Video again - you sure make it look easy !!
It IS easy!
Another awesome video paul. Can't say this enough your videos relieve stress and is just awesome to watch. Nothing better than watching a man who loves working on old cars. Also saw an old beach boys album cover surfin safari with a model a there sitting in. Who knows maybe that could be your next A. With the hula skirt doors on the surfer A.
Hahaa! Thanks Scott
Hey! Great video, will be referenced gazillion of times for guys on FB who always ask how to do this. Nice cutaway! BTW, I actually have found a way to adjust the eccentric scew ON THE CAR!! Works great!
Yes, thank you! Well, it CAN be adjusted on the car, but not the best
Another great video @Paulshinn. The steering is a little loose ( technical term) in my Fordor and needs attention. This shows me how easy it is and I'll be adding it to the repairs needed. Btw. I got the title changed into my name last week!!! I've put almost 500 miles on Ole Edgar in 30 days.
Excellent!!
Thank Paul for another good video. I have found that the 4th adjustment can be done on the car if the bottom bolt that bolts the steering box to the fame is taken out. A long screw driver will lineup at a slite angel enough to make the adjustment.
I also have a cut away box like yours that I have used for demonstrations Great visual.
Keep the video's coming
Thanks Steve
Yes, it can. But is best done on the bench
You’re right there
This video was very timely. I needed to look at the 2tooth gearbox on my ‘30 coupe; steering wheel had a 1/4 turn of play.
I watched your video and went to work; found the upper race was pushed out of the housing 1/8”.
Thank you!
Nice work Tad
Super good info Paul! Just what I needed to finish sorting the steering on my 29 Tudor. It's really coming along well thanks to you and Tina and your videos.
73,
de Benton w4jba
73, OM!
Great informative video!
Great video, Paul. Have you thought about creating a video on Model A shock absorbers? It would be much appreciated as I have discovered there are not any on my Model A.
Yes! Probably not real soon, but yes someday.
Great clear concise instruction. However, I think I missed the instruction on the fourth adjustment?
So did I!
Thank you King Kong for the very informative video! Is your next video going to be one of climbing the Empire State Building? The Transamerica Building would be closer! Haha!
Thanks again, Paul.
Hahaa!! Maybe...
Very nice video. Well done. Keep up the good work.
Thank you Michael!
@@ModelAShinn you are a great asset to the Model A community. Thanks for all you do.
I am but a humble servant.
Great videos. Sure wish you could help me with my 1929 Fordor juts like yours out here in Los Angeles!
Thanks Paul.
Please make a vídeo about valve adjustment with the engine on the car
I plan to do that one of these days.
Love the videos, Paul. Any chance you can do a similar video on the 7-gear steering box?
That probably won't happen. I'll leave that to someone else. Thanks!
My dad had one when I was a kid in the 60s. He converted it to a Louisiana swamp buggy. Wish he hadn't done that.
Yea been waiting for this video
Me too
Is there a easy way to tell if you have a two or seven tooth steering box? With out taking it apart.
Paul I’m currently having my 1930 model A pickup engine rebuilt. While it’s out I would like to go through my two tooth steering box and seal it and refurbish the upper bushing in the column. I saw a video of a modification you made to stop it from leaking. Is that part you made still available?
Love your videos, watch them all the time and have used many of your recommendations.
Gary
Great! Assuming it's a 2-tooth box, this is what you want- www.mikes-afordable.com/product/A3568T.html
Why did ford switch from a Two tooth to a Seven tooth? Was that a year thing? When looking at a model a, how can I look for the difference? Are rebuilt Two tooth available as replacements? Cost(est)?
As always THANK YOU!😊
The 2-tooth replaced the 7-tooth for many valid reasons. You can rebuild a 2-tooth yourself or have someone do it for you.
Мне одному кажется, что Пол единственный в мире специалист по Форд модели А ?
Am I the only one who thinks that Paul is the only Ford Model A specialist in the world?
Please tell my wife!!
Hey Paul,
As always - great video!
The Service Bulletin states to disconnect the drag link but it looks like you disconnected the pitman arm instead. Does it matter which one you disconnect when doing these adjustments?
Either one is fine
I wanna say steering wheel on the shaft?
I I hear you talk about two tooth and seven tooth. Which is more desirable? What is the difference? Never mind you answered it at the very end of the video..
Paul u mentioned in one of your video s one what is the name of the polish u use on original paint model a u have?
Hello
My steering wheel has lots of play. How do I tighten the wheel to eliminate play in the steering wheel?
Is it the steering wheel on the shaft? Or the steering box? Or the front end?
good stuff. Keep up the good work :)
Thanks, will do!
Just broke down my steering column; found that when I separate the upper bearing from the column; they were very tight; is there a way to loosen the fit? I tried to sand the inside of the column, which helped, but still tight. this is with the collar completely loose, and slid up the column.😉
is the race cracked?
@@ModelA does not appear to be, other than an obvious crack, is there a way to detect hidden crack?
how much steering wheel play is acceptable; in other words, if while sitting in the driver's seat, hands on the wheel, you are moving the wheel, with a designated point, for reference. Thanks
An inch or two
Hey Paul, good video. One thing, you have to loosen that lock bolt on the bottom of the column in order to let that upper race move, no? I have had to drive a chisel in that slot to spread it a tad after taking the bolt out in order for the race to move. I do it from the end, not in the ears for the bolt, you can crack'em. Maybe I missed something.
What lock bolt?
@@ModelA On the bottom of the steering box there is a through bolt that clamps the housing around the race. Visible in your video. There is a slot cut into the bottom of box to allow for that. They get compressed over time. You can move it in but if you over adjust you can't back it out. You must than spread it to pull the race back and adjust again. Simply done by pulling up on the steering wheel. I'm surprised you have never run in to that. I'm sure you know, but you cannot adjust the upper bearing with the column clamped to it . Sorry, but you did not make that clear in the video. Not here to cause trouble.
Dear Paul, I removed my steering column from my Ford. taken apart for checking and replacing parts. Now I see on CZcams that some have oil in the steering box. but mine has grease in it. also just a grease nipple. is that okay. ? I like to hear from you. Kind regards, Fred
Thanks Fred!! They are supposed to have thick oil in them and not grease. Even though some of the steering boxes have had grease fitting put on them, that was there for thick oil to be pumped into, not grease. The owner's manual has all that info. When a worm gear has grease instead of oil, and pressure is on it, the lube can cavitate. Oil still fills the gaps.
My wheel has like 5 inches of play before it actually starts to turn. What should I do??
Pray!! Start with the steering box.
@2:28 where what starts to drag? the steering wheel or the adjustment bolt?
The drum rotation
Hello I have a 7 tooth steering box can't find any videos on repairing it. Can I swap it for a 2 tooth?
Yep. Easy swap for 2-tooth
Hey Paul, just bought my 1st A, shes got a ringing, bell sound top of engine, any ideas? im subscribed!! Thank-you
Good job! Ringing? I'd start at the water pump and work back.
@@ModelA Thank-you. Great TV shows!
Cool video.. do u use oil or grease in yr boxes?
Never use grease in a Model A steering box! Always thick oil.
Yep, x2 on that, Paul.
paul, i have a question on steering. my car is a 31. i see a funny little wobble of the horn button and light switch when turning steering wheel from lock to lock. drag link kit just installed, steering is a little tight but seems to be o.k. what do you think??
Sounds like a bent steering shaft. What "drag link kit" are you talking about?
When you start the adjustments, do you have everything loosened first? When I checked the sector I had no play, but the steering wheel still has at least 3 inches of rotational play which I think causes some wobble occasionally. Suspension has been rebuilt and is tight. Thanks
Loosen the sector housing bolts, yes
@@ModelA okay, thank you!
How much of a difference do needle bearings for the pitman arm axle actually make? I hear different opinions from experienced model a mechanics
If the bushings and sector shaft are perfectly machined, no difference. If your tolerances aren't very good, the needle bearings are pretty awesome.
Hey, Paul. Have you ever driven your Model A though a Fast Food Drive through??? I just bought mine here in Albuquerque, NM. And I’ll try it on a quiet Sunday Morning.
I have driven Model As through Taco Bell, Carl's Jr., Burger King, McDonald's, In-N-Out Burger, etc. MANY times. In a few early videos, I have even shown it.
Hello, New to the Model A Community! I just purchased a 1928 with 21-in wheels a friend of mine has 19-in tires and tubes my question is will they work with the 21-in wheels? Thanks in advance!
Congratulations! Yes and no. Yes, they will get you home in a pinch, but the proper size will last longer
Paul; Do you know who install's 2 tooth roller bearings?😃
My dad. Well, that's the only one I know. You can get the housings with the bearings already in them from Bert's Model A Center in Colorado.
@@ModelA Thanks Paul😃
Did Ford do the 7 tooth version because it was easier to manufacture? Was there any advantage to it?
It was the earlier box. 2-tooth replaced them
Paul, is it possible to install the whole steering assembly in a Tudor without removing the pedals?
If the steering wheel is not attached and you have the floors out, maybe.
@@ModelA Ah - so you remove the steering wheel, then go up through the firewall, then re-attach the steering wheel?
@@magoo262 Yep
oh my. in the thumbnail I thought you were pantsless at first! I thought wow anything for views haha
I am pantsless a lot, so easy mistake to make. Haha!
Okay bhai mujhe bhi aap jaisa samajhte karna
How can you tell between 7 or 2 tooth box?
And thank you Paul
They look very different. if you don't see the adjustments shown here, then it isn't a 2 tooth
@@ModelA thank you Paul.
I picked up my first model A and it’s a 31 Victoria, had my first drive in a model A and right now I have to say it feels like a handful. But lots of fun, I will have to watch your videos over again.
Hey, how come Bob's so quiet? I just about missed that he was in the video! Speaking if missing, when will the 29 get some more airtime?
He just ate. The 29 will appear in an upcoming video!
@@ModelA Yay, can't wait for the 29 to be freed from the shop! He will be freed from the shop won't he? We don't want a video of the 29 just being dusted! 😅
Nope. I the upcoming video, it gets the full treatment and gets driven by a CZcams celebrity!
@@ModelA Yahoo, can't wait! But you know, it always gets driven by a CZcams celebrity!!! 🤩
@@robinimpey101 I am definitely not a celebrity.
This steering box has more adjustments than a spaceship
Hahahaa!!
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🙂👍1929
Karma, huh. So that's why my '28 Chev blew up...!
“Kinda feel it” “kinda gets tight” “kinda goes away” you really should be a little more decisive..
Why?
I know this is not polite, but could I bother you for some quick CZcams advice? If you get a video where people get mad and start unsubscribing, do you delete it? It's sort of happening to me.. also, I'm less stressed now that I've heard you say jiggle so many times ha ha
Hahaa! Well, it depends on the video. The one I posted that is causing people to unsub is about patriotism. In today's political climate, some people are offended at the mere mention of the United States or the sight of the US flag. So, if people offended by the US flag want to unsubscribe, that's fine with me. Now, if I did a video about white-letter tires and people were offended and unsubscribed, then I might consider taking it down because maybe the problem was me. Drop me an email and let me know which video you are concerned about. I haven't seen you do anything offensive, so maybe it isn't you.
@@ModelA thank you ☺️ it's my last video explaining why I'm vegetarian and not vegan. I changed the tittle and thumbnail and that seems to have solved it. Comments are also positive, so maybe it was just a classic case of me misinterpreting social cues ha ha
I saw that video. I thought the black cat attacking the flower clusters was hilarious! Anyway, you have to be VERY careful when communicating with vegans. In your video you touched on how being vegan is not just a diet, it is a lifestyle. Well, many vegans take it farther and get into the habit of insisting other people need to be vegan also or you are a disgusting waste of flesh. It's not fair, and it's not rational. However, if you start telling a vegan that you eat eggs because they came from your backyard chickens, they don't understand that those unfertilized eggs will go to waste if you don't collect them. I remember a vegan telling Tina she was stealing the eggs her chickens left behind and how ashamed she should be for stealing those un-hatched chicks. Vegans are very intense. Your original title was "Why I am not vegan" or similar. That will just trigger a vegan faster than anything. You set yourself up with the perfect storm of vegan hate bait. Now, this isn't your fault. Vegans are WAY too sensitive, as a whole. Example- You and I are vegetarians for health reasons, but I really have no choice while you choose to be vegetarian. It would be as if you saw me taste a meat product (let's say a bite of fish) and then totally unfriended me and called me names because you saw fish go in my mouth. Obviously, you would never do that because being vegetarian has different levels and some sense of forgiveness for certain occasions. Veganism is the most rigid lifestyle on the planet, and vegans will tear each other to pieces for "breaking the rules" and there is no leniency for special occasions, like a family meal. In many cases, vegans are just plain violent! Well, some of your audience and subscribers are vegans, that's just the area where you dabble. Saying anything even slightly triggering to people THAT sensitive (irrational) is going to get some angry un-subs. The good news is, they will probably eventually come back because they get curious what you're up to after a while.
@@ModelA if I were to be mad at anyone who eats meat, I wouldn't talk to anyone in my family and work. In real life I personally know 2 vegetarians, one I haven't seen in years and the other one I see about once every two months. It would be very lonely, that's for sure. I still believe most people are kind and then there's a vocal minority of radical people who will be mean to you. And you're right, they may come back. And if they don't it's because they weren't cool enough, and we have a strictly cool people on the channel ☺️ Leo is adorable he has 1 canine tooth left but he was going for those flowers like a Lion, big self esteem ha ha
Don't lose any sleep over it. Just remember that a large percentage of your audience is vegan, and vegans are often way too sensitive and touchy.