Old Old Old Dodge truck Mechanical question

[Pineapple_Kid]

Didn't know where to post this Question but have lots of Bright
people here ( and some others who ? )

I have a 1964 Dodge D 100 It was my parents camper truck.

Just recently the steering has gone a wandering on it. Nothing
is loose underneath I can see. Of course no local shop will touch it or even look at it " Cant Get The Parts "

Some where in the back of my mind I remember the old steering gear boxes had an adjustment on them ??

Anyone have any suggestions ??

It is a bit of a classic and purrs like a kitten, coming up on 80,000
miles.

Aloha Leon

[Mikepy]

On my old dodge, follow the steering column as it exits the firewall, there is a knuckle, this was stripped out and the parts store had one in stock. Had to anticipate a turn and start cranking the wheel before I got to it. Drove slow untill I got home.

[byronlj]

There is a stud with a slot for a screwdriver locked in place by a jam nut on top of the steering box. Loosen the jam nut and then tighten the stud gently. If you tighten too much you can lock the steering or lose steering to one side. Check this before driving! I had a '62 dodge in high school and it did this. It always was loose though. I replaced lots of steering components which didn't help much.
Dave

[newman_fulltime]

check the bolts that bolt the gearbox to the frame.also check the idler arm