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NICHNOSE
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Wed Dec 07, 2005 8:04 am Post subject:
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CAN I TIGHTEN UP THE STEERING BY TURNING THE SCREW ON TOP AND HOW FAR
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Jim Warman
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Wed Dec 07, 2005 9:14 am Post subject:
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Turn off the caps lock and we can chat..... much depends on the condition of
the steering gear. If the gear`is excessively worn, adjusting the mesh
preload over centre can give us the white knuckle ride of our life.
By design, the centre portion of the steering gear travel is tighter than
the area to each side. Since most of our driving is done with the wheel very
close to the straight ahead position, this extends the expected life of the
steering gear.
The problem arises when this high point erodes to the point of problems.
Instead of the single, original high point (tight spot might be a better
term), we wind up with two "new" high points... one on each side of centre.
Bad enough to try and steer it in this configuration, adjusting the steering
box tighter will usually give us something that we don't drive... instead,
all we can do is herd it down the road, looking more like the aftermath of a
new years party rather than a responsible driver.....
Give it a try, if you like.... Personally, on a steering gear that is 40+
years old, I'd be thinking replacement.....
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El Bandito
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NICE!
It's really cool you were able to bring that poor thing back to life.
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Spike
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Backyard Mechanic
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Wed Dec 07, 2005 8:08 pm Post subject:
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"Jim Warman" <mechanic@telusplanet.net> wrote:
| Quote: | ..... much depends on the
condition of the steering gear. If the gear`is excessively worn,
adjusting the mesh preload over centre can give us the white knuckle
ride of our life.
Give it a try, if you like.... Personally, on a steering gear that is
40+ years old, I'd be thinking replacement.....
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Everyone who has adjusted that screw, with positive results raise their
hands...........
Bueller?
Any one?
Anyone there?
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Oscar_Lives
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Wed Dec 07, 2005 8:13 pm Post subject:
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"Backyard Mechanic" <pettyfog@yaywho.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | "Jim Warman" <mechanic@telusplanet.net> wrote:
..... much depends on the
condition of the steering gear. If the gear`is excessively worn,
adjusting the mesh preload over centre can give us the white knuckle
ride of our life.
Give it a try, if you like.... Personally, on a steering gear that is
40+ years old, I'd be thinking replacement.....
Everyone who has adjusted that screw, with positive results raise their
hands...........
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Piece of cake. Only takes a few minutes and makes a huge difference. |
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Kevin Bottorff
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Thu Dec 08, 2005 12:41 am Post subject:
Re: 1963FALCON STEERING |
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Backyard Mechanic <pettyfog@yaywho.com> wrote in
news:Xns97255E3027778pettyfogery@207.115.17.102:
| Quote: | "Jim Warman" <mechanic@telusplanet.net> wrote:
..... much depends on the
condition of the steering gear. If the gear`is excessively worn,
adjusting the mesh preload over centre can give us the white knuckle
ride of our life.
Give it a try, if you like.... Personally, on a steering gear that is
40+ years old, I'd be thinking replacement.....
Everyone who has adjusted that screw, with positive results raise their
hands...........
Bueller?
Any one?
Anyone there?
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How long of a list do you want???? Yes it is doable. Email me spike and
I can tell you the complete correct procedure. KB
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460 in the pkup, 460 on the stand for another pkup
and one in the shed for a fun project to yet be decided on |
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Spike
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Thu Dec 08, 2005 9:14 am Post subject:
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On Thu, 8 Dec 2005 00:41:21 +0000 (UTC), Kevin Bottorff
<kevySPAM@netins.net> wrote:
| Quote: | Backyard Mechanic <pettyfog@yaywho.com> wrote in
news:Xns97255E3027778pettyfogery@207.115.17.102:
"Jim Warman" <mechanic@telusplanet.net> wrote:
..... much depends on the
condition of the steering gear. If the gear`is excessively worn,
adjusting the mesh preload over centre can give us the white knuckle
ride of our life.
Give it a try, if you like.... Personally, on a steering gear that is
40+ years old, I'd be thinking replacement.....
Everyone who has adjusted that screw, with positive results raise their
hands...........
Bueller?
Any one?
Anyone there?
How long of a list do you want???? Yes it is doable. Email me spike and
I can tell you the complete correct procedure. KB
I think you misdirected your response, for the question regarding |
steering was not mine.
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