[kapri]

Steerig boxes can be rebearinged and clearanced. first though, have you ever driven a steering box vehicle before and taking a central point on the steering wheel how much free play in either direction?

 

[kapri]

If you're not used to a steering box it can feel shagged ( compared to rack and pinion) when it's not. The setting you have is MOT acceptable , dependent on steering wheel size. With a box you have o learn to use a loose grip and guide it along, slowly turning the steering slightly before a bend to set it up.