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    Question Help, Ross steering gear turns?

    OK at the risk of sounding like a Jeep rookie, How many turns should you get on the Ross steering box in the 1950 CJ3A? I just finished up the steering system. The box rebuild went well. I had to replace the tube/worm gear assembly because the threads at the steering wheel were destroyed. The sector shaft and bushings were perfect and not replaced. New snap ring and bearings (the type that are captured in plastic for easy install). It went back together well and turns smoothly. I am at a loss however for how far it turns. I am only getting one and a little over a half turns of the steering wheel lock to lock. It doesn't seem like it turns the wheels much. All the geometry is to the book. The wheel ends do not come anywhere near the stops on the axle tubes. Is this all the turning there is? I hope all is good! Am I learning about the turning radius of a 1950 Jeep?
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