Flushed out the steering box and found the lower worm bearing has come apart. Looks like I caught the ball guide and worm before any damage was done.
After complete removal all bearing guides and races look in great shape, with no scoring or pitting. Now just have to find a couple of new spherical taper bearings to replace these.



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1950 Chevrolet model 1434 5-Window Canadian manufactured 1-Ton with Dump Bed / Hoist
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