GaryBudd

I have a manual but the section on clutch adjustment section is stained and unreadable.Any help would be appreciated.

Dave Fields,If you get a chance could you post a photo?

Just wondering if anyone else has done this and some ideas to do it.I have looked the engine over and can't see where an attachment could be made.Thanks in advance.

Happy to say,thanks to Jay Astheimer I have found a speedometer cable.Also removed steering column today and it's in the mail for rebuild.Thanks to all for your help.

According to my parts manual the number for flexible shaft assembly is 79541.Tried looking one up but nothing found.

The whole thing is missing.

Finally have time and heat in my garage.While looking over some things today I found that my car is missing the speedo cable.Do I need an original or is there aftermarkets that would work Thanks Gary

Well I lucked out,a neighbor that goes south for the winter has offered his garage in exchange for keeping an eye on the house.Thanks to the reply's.

Looks like I am going to have to put my car outside for awhile this winter.Another project in the works.Any suggestions on the best way to do it? I live in upstate New York and we get lots of snow.

Fortunately the shaft I was working on is a spare.I guess I need to realize my limitations. Stinks that I find myself in a position of working alone on this car.I think I will skip the steering shaft for now and continue on with other car projects. Thank you for your reply's.

Yes there was lateral movement.I think corrosion is the problem on the shaft,will clean it off today.Wasn't sure about worm gear removal,now I know to not try.

The hammer was for another fence job.I have the new bearings but couldn't figure out which way to go to remove the old.The bearings with the holes are very loose.Anymore suggestions?

Finally got the steering wheel off and have the shaft out.Need to replace bearings either side of worm gear.How does one do this.Should the worm gear come off? Or do I try to slid the full length of the shaft. I included teo photos of what I am looking at.

Been trying for a few days now and no progress.Soaked in penetrating fluid for 2 days but no movement.i have the nut off.Any ideas?

I called today and spoke with George.He is sending me two of the bearings I need,very good company to do business with.Many thanks to Keiser31 for the info.

OK,removed steering gear.Found rusty sludge inside.There are two bearings,one on each side of worm gear,they are worn and loose.Now for the fun part.They are marked The Bearing Company of Lancaster but no numbers.I have enclosed photos of bearing.Anyone have any idea where I could find replacements? 11/2" OD 15/16" ID.

I called today.They don't have a replacement but would rebuild for $419.00.

Well I have checked all front end parts and all seem tight.Steering box adjustments are at full adjustment.Looks like either a replacement box or a rebuild.Any suggestions on where I could have it done?

First off I would like to let you know I have the DeSoto registered and inspected.We have enjoyed a few outings.My steering problem is wander while driving.Drifts left until corrected,then right.I have the front end on jack stands and have found about 3-4" of play in steering wheel without the front tires moving.I have enclosed a few photos of steering gear.Is there some type of adjustment there?I called a front end garage but they have no idea or specs to help me.Any help would be appreciated. Gary

How do you balance wood spoke wheels?

Spinneyhill, Please post instructions. Thanks Gary

What a thrill it was to get to drive the car today.Still more work to do.I have some drift in the steering.Checked front end seems to be good,is there an adjustment I could make to take some of this out?

Using SAE 75w-110. Not overfilled.

My project for this week is giving the pumpkin a good cleaning to try to locate the leak.

I've got a steady drip from rear end front (drive shaft side). Never tried replacing gaskets in rear end before. If it's a big job I may hire it out.Any help would be appreciated.