<VV> Steering box question - adjustments ?

[J R Read_HML]

Addition... Clarification:

Wheel should return on its own to center position - by letting go of it.

Later, JR


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "J R Read_HML" <hmlinc at sbcglobal.net>
To: "Charles Lee" <Chaz at ProperProper.com>; <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Monday, August 09, 2010 3:07 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> Steering box question - adjustments ?


> Charlie,
>
> FIRST, be sure that there is absolutely NO play anywhere else in the
> steering linkage before making any adjustments to the steering box.  You
> will find the adjuster under the trunk - a round seal in the trunk plugs 
> the
> hole to get to it.  Back off the nut and make adjustments in small
> increments until you are happy and then tighten the nut to hold that
> adjustment.  DO NOT overdue it.  Be sure the steering wheel returns back 
> to
> center after a turn.  If not, you over did it.
>
> Later, JR
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Charles Lee" <Chaz at ProperProper.com>
> To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
> Sent: Monday, August 09, 2010 2:32 PM
> Subject: <VV> Steering box question - adjustments ?
>
>
>> Can the steering box in my 67 Monza be adjusted ?
>>
>> It is a little loose in the wheel - more play than I'd like, but 
>> drivable,
>> maybe 10 or more degrees before any noticeable movement of front wheels ?
>>
>> No other symptoms, but this seems to be too much, certainly more than I'd
>> really like.
>>
>> If it needs replacing, is a quick-steer a viable option without being
>> excessively expensive to switch ?
>>
>> Thanks
>> Charlie
>>
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