1949 8N Steering Problem--------Can Anyone Help?

If their is not too much wear in the bushings it is possible to take up some of the slack by taking out the four bolts that hold the beaing housing (pitman shaft) to the steering box. The center of this housing is off center. When the whole housing is turned to the next hole or ever how many holes it takes to remove the slack it may be possible to take the slack out. If the houshing just goes all the way around and does not get to a tight place then you are past help untill the bushings are replaced. Retighten and try it in each hole until the best place is found.Only a couple of bolts need to be used while hunting the best spot. Even if you can't take all the slack out you may be able to help by taking it to the place where it is the tightest.