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Ultimately, I had to remove the front motor mounts and loosen the rear in order to use a crane to lift the engine an inch or so out of the way. I took the box apart in the truck and removed it piece at a time. After putting in new bushings, I reassembled the gear and steering column in...

Down to the last bolt this afternoon. Mosquitoes, again, after a dozen bites, I have had enough until tomorrow. It may be possible to remover the steering gear by taking it apart on the frame after all. More to follow.

I have gotten the fuel line off, then the mosquitoes came and I quit, again. Start again on Thursday, I think. We shall see.

RE: Steering box I have not removed the fuel line. Perhaps that is the secret?

My guess is that it will vary by truck. I kind of think that there were differing clearances created by the simple fact that the engines were not designed for that chassis, some were mounted a little to the left, some a little to the right and some more right down the middle. But it appears...

Everything is in place. I think it is a matter of just moving the box around for clearance at this point. I may take the bolts out of the front motor mounts and hoist the engine a 1/4 of an inch up to see what that does if I get impatient.

OK, I am down to the last bolt on the box. I have been liberally treating my hands with peroxide where the flesh used to be. The temps have been hot and, of all things, the mosquitoes have been slowing my progress. I kept re-reading MV #116, looking on this board and thinking that it is...

I adjusted the unit. It helped marginally. The steering wheel will for short periods, very short periods, spin without making contact with the gearing. Then it will regain contact and resume normal steering, until the next time. So, pull the steering gear to find out. If it is bad enough, I...

I may need it. I have not gotten the box off yet. I just keep doing a little each day. The frustration may take over. I may even loosen the motor finally. Oh, well, tomorrow is another day to quote Scarlett O'Hara.

I have been working on removing the steering gear box. Tough business. I have MV Mag, 116 with the directions. But, I seem to run into these screws and such in the path. This is one close fit. I may have it out in a couple of days. I just keep removing the bolts one at a time. I am on my...