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Steering Box question 444-544

posted by  robsvolvos on  Sun Apr 24 15:49 CST 2005
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Hi guys,
I just rebuilt the steering box on my 61 544, and I was wondering if it is normal to have more play in the pitman arm when it is in a turned position than when it is pointing dead-on. I'm hoping I did this properly. It's still on my workbench, so I can still mess with it if necessary. Any thoughts? Thanks!

Rob








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Steering Box question 444-544

posted by  Bennie on  Sun Apr 24 23:08 CST 2005
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Yep thats just how they are. So make sure you adjust the play when the pitman arm is in the straight/right position, otherwise the gears will bind in that position.
It's just a way to make sure the steering has no (or the least) play when the car is moving straight forward and at higher speeds (which is when the steering is in the straight forward position (at least most of the time...))

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posted by  JohnMc on  Mon Apr 25 01:18 CST 2005
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Yep - I wonder how many gearboxes have been destroyed over the years by people adjusting the slack out of them with the wheels turned to one side. Once you do that and turn it back to straight ahead it puts a huge amount of stress on everything.
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Steering Box question 444-544

posted by  robsvolvos on  Mon Apr 25 12:50 CST 2005
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Whew! I did do it right! Thanks for the confirmation, guys.

Rob







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