On my 97' f250 I've heard the the set screw on top of the steering gear box will cut down on some play? Is this true cause sometimes my turn signals don't want to stay on?

 

that is true but it doesn't have anything to do with the turn signals

 

Which way do I turn it once I loosen the nut? Lot does it even work like that?

 

once you have the lock nut loosened you turn it clockwise but just enough to take out the play in the steering wheel. the turn signals will only stay on if the steering wheel is straight and will cancel themselves as you straiten the steering wheel after going around a corner. if the truck pulls to one side or the other and you have to turn the steering wheel just to keep it in line then you might have the alignment checked and replace a few parts to get it to drive normally. keep in mind that you may not have a problem with the steering or the alignment it could and usually is the road that we drive on. all vehicles a want to drift one way or the other due to the wear of the road

 

Thanks grindman going down the road I can rock the steering wheel back and forth 2-3" and still go straight. But do need a alinement too

 

about an inch of play in the steering wheel is considered normal

 

Thanks for the help.

 

glad to be of service. and you're welcome