<VV> box question - adjustments ?

[Mark Durham]

If you look at the GM manual, to adjust the steering correctly, you must do
two things. If you just adjust the top screw as we have discussed, you are
adding a unwanted side load to the wormshaft balls. This is OK to a point,
but if too tight will cause excessive wear.  For my 62, I go to the 62/63
shop supplement section 4.
It says:
1. Straighten wheels. Pull the pitman arm off.
2. Loosen the lash adjuster screw at least 2 and 1/2 turns to remove sector
high point loading. (this is the screw we have been adjusting)
3. Use a spring scale and determine how much force is required to turn the
wheel, should be 7/16 to 11/16 lbs. Turn at least a quarter turn both
directions to get away from center.
4. If adjustment is necessary, loosen worm bearing adjuster lock nut to
adjust tension on the worn screw bearings to within limits
5. Tighten worm bearing lock nut and recheck. Readjust as needed.
6. Now go back and adjust lash adjuster screw on top of case until you get 1
1/8 to 1 1/2 lbs pressure to turn wheel, again moving past neutral. Tighten
lock nut and recheck. Readjust as necessary
7. Center wheels and steering wheel and reattach pitman arm, making sure
everything is straight.

There you go.. Enjoy.

Mark Durham

On Tue, Aug 10, 2010 at 1:39 AM, Gary Swiatowy
<gswiatowy at rochester.rr.com>wrote:

> Over the years, I have had 2 steering boxes that were loose.
> Both times it was on a 67 model.
> The last one I tried adjusting, but the adjustment was too much and the box
> felt too tight when turning.
> To get rid of the tightness, I had to back it off back to where I started.
> I picked up a used box from Corvair Ranch and is fine ever since.
> There is always the possibility your box is beyond adjustment.
> But by all means, try adjusting first.
> But if it feels a drag while turning, the box needs rebuilding, or
> replacing.
>
> Gary Swiatowy
>
> From: "Charles Lee" <Chaz at ProperProper.com>
> 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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