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| | | | Joined: Mar 2015 Posts: 57 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2015 Posts: 57 | on my 51 half ton i noticed what looks like a large standard screw driver slot can that tighten any play on the ball | | | | | Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 | ...click...Read on to step 4, on installation | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | Yes, that is called an end plug ("screw plug in figure 5). Have you adjusted them as described on that page - left column, under "1/2 ton and 3/4 ton, except Forward Control" Installation, step 4. That chapter has some confusing sections. If those end-plug fittings are loose (and/or extremely warn) that will affect steering and tracking. end-plugs in upper illustration | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | Oops, my post is a repeat of DADS50's post - sorry, I got waylaid in the middle of my composing the post. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 | Better details on your post  If they were loose an inspection of the ball ends might be in order? | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | "If they were loose an inspection of the ball ends might be in order?"
Agreed | | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,272 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,272 | You will need to disassemble the ends, clean them thoroughly, and inspect the parts for any wear including the ball ends. If they are usable, make sure that you have a way of tightening the threaded ends very tightly until the springs bottom out, then back off until you can put the cotter pin one of the holes.
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2015 Posts: 57 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2015 Posts: 57 | im looking for ways to take some of the play out of the front end now that i have some insight i will pull the front tires and see if i can find the sorce of the play thanks to all | | | | | Joined: Mar 2015 Posts: 57 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2015 Posts: 57 | | | | | | Joined: Mar 2015 Posts: 57 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2015 Posts: 57 | | | | | | Joined: Mar 2015 Posts: 57 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2015 Posts: 57 | thank you that is on my list | | |
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