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I posted a question on a 2N steering issue, after viewing the gear box I see no way of adjusting it only to spend 350.00 for a new one, no way, I will contend with it until I sell it, thanks.
 
I've never been into one, but from looking at the pictures, looks like possibly all you need to do is open it up and lubricate everything.

Did you try posting on the N series Ford board below?
 
I've never worked on the N tractors and never had to mess with the steering on my TO 30, but I would assume that if the gears are a tad worn, that you could possibly get in there and shim the gears a bit just like in a differential. Could this be possible?
 
The only thing that goes bad is the brass bushings on the shaft from wear and they are not hard to replace. Hardest part of the job is getting the hood off and back on. Do not know what the price would be now but when I replaced them close to 20 year ago price was very reasonable. You just need to make sure you get the gears timed correctly other wise it will not steer as should with going farther to one side than the other. I had the hood off for other reasons when I did my 44 2N. There is no end play adjustment, just the bearings that are made in halves to fit over the shaft as it comes out of the box. Nothing like in a differential.
 
Just checked this site prices and those parts you need would be about $21 plus a couple of gaskets at about $3 each unless you would need the bearings for the vertical part of the shaft the steering wheel fits on and those as a kit are $64 so if you would need every bearing it would still come to less than a hundred dollars but unless I miss my bet everything you need will cost less than $30. All slop will be from the bearings. Gears do not wear to need replaceing, only if you break one while taking apart.
 
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