[Chrysler300] 1963 Chrysler 300 Gearbox rebuild

[Mark Lindahl <mplindahl@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi All,
 
I have been reading the past emails regarding gearbox rebuilding and it seems that the standard rebuild (not firm) is the best for most drivers.  I am going to buy a used gearbox, have it shipped out, and then replace the one in my 300.
 
How does one determine that excessive play in the steering is the gearbox?  Is there a check list that I should go through first, just to make sure the gearbox rebuilding is needed?  I realize the gearbox is 50 years old and has never been touched.
 
The centerlink and ball joints have been replaced.  I have tried to clean up the sloppy play by tightning the screw on the gearbox, but it did not seem to have my effect.  I think there was some caution statement in the service manual to not tighten this screw too much.  Any idea what is the right amount?  I also see a bit of fluid around the screw, so maybe there is a slight leak?  I assume this is not normal.
 
300ly,
Mark Lindahl
'63 300 Conv.

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