<VV> Re: VirtualVairs Digest, Vol 24, Issue 110

[Thomas Shepard]

Hey Connie,
WhenI bought my 65 it had a lot of play in the steering. So I had the 
suspension checked and found out that the lower ball bearings were shot and 
needed replacement. Sooo I had them replaced and there was still slop in the 
steering. And then I got my shop manual out, You have one , RIGHT??? I found 
out where the steering box is located and took out the plastic plug from the 
floorboard, I then got the right sized wrench and a long handel screw 
driver. I then loosened the nut with the wrench slightly and gently 
tightened the screw, because you don't want to go too far. Then I held the 
screw driver in place and tightened the nut around the screw.
I then went for a drive. I couldn't belive the difference. BUT this will not 
make it perfect. You can't expect a 40 something car to steer like a car of 
today.
With that being said the most efficent "fix" for your car will be to put a 
spoiler under the front bumper. I bought a spoiler for an early S-10 pickup. 
You can drill holes and use stainless screws with washers and then the ends 
will be too long to fit and will have to be cut with a tin snips to length. 
I cut mine so that there was enough space for the tires to turn with out 
rubbing.
If you follow my advice I think that you will be extremly happy with your 40 
something car
Good Luck
Tom Shepard
Marshalltown