I adjusted about a quarter turn of play out of my steering. Easy to do. I followed the Shop Manual.
> Shop Manual - Steering Gear Adjustments

You must disconnect the pitman arm before making the adjustments. Advance Auto Parts, and probably other FLAPS, will loan a puller.

I used a digital fish scale to check the pull on the steering wheel as described in the Shop Manual. I'm not real sure that a scale is even needed.
> Digital Fish Scale

If all else fails, instructions for rebuilding the box are in the Shop Manual and in GM Steering Manuals. Plus, do a search on Stovebolt for real world advice.
> Shop Manual - Steering Gear Major Service
> Overhauling Truck Steering Gears

Many 'Bolters recommend refilling the box with John Deere Cornhead grease. You can find more info in a Stovebolt search.

Good luck,

- Lonnie

- Lonnie
My '54 3104
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