57 D500 play in steeering

57RID500 Posted 2018-04-02 1:58 PM (#560957) Subject: 57 D500 play in steeering Regular Posts: 85 On my 1957 Dodge D 500, there seems to be excess play in the steering. Any suggestions on causes? 57chizler Posted 2018-04-02 3:52 PM (#560976 - in reply to #560957) Subject: RE: 57 D500 play in steeering Expert Posts: 3777 Location: NorCal Manual or power steering? If power, there is a rubber insulator between the box and the steering shaft, they're known to deteriorate and cause excessive slop. New ones are available from Gary Goers. 57RID500 Posted 2018-04-02 4:44 PM (#560987 - in reply to #560957) Subject: Re: 57 D500 play in steeering Regular Posts: 85 its power steering 57RID500 Posted 2018-04-02 4:52 PM (#560988 - in reply to #560957) Subject: Re: 57 D500 play in steeering Regular Posts: 85 Is Gary Goers still taking orders? He had health issues? Powerflite Posted 2018-04-02 10:11 PM (#561018 - in reply to #560957) Subject: Re: 57 D500 play in steeering Expert 5K+ Posts: 9672 Location: So. Cal You can also get them from Andy Bernbaum. http://www.oldmoparts.com/parts-steering.aspx mstrug Posted 2018-04-02 10:40 PM (#561019 - in reply to #560957) Subject: Re: 57 D500 play in steeering Expert 5K+ Posts: 6500 Location: Newark, Texas (Fort Worth) S-140 Not sure If I believe this chart. 1955-57 ply. 1955-57 dod. 1955-58 des. 1955-58 chry. 1951-56 imp. $9.50 /ea. Shep Posted 2018-04-03 5:12 PM (#561076 - in reply to #561019) Subject: Re: 57 D500 play in steeering Expert Posts: 3398 Location: Chestertown, NY ( near Lake George) Shouldn't he check where the play is first? Gear box, steering linkage?