<VV> Corvair steering box lash adjust screw can't be removed ?

[Bryan Blackwell]

On Aug 24, 2010, at 9:27 PM, Charles Lee wrote:

> Does the head of the adjustment screw prevent turning it all the way out ?
> www.yourbuyersinn.com/Cars/Corvair/1967MonzaSteeringBoxAdjustmentScrewRemoval.jpg

Correct.
> 
> I plan to turn the locknut CCW all the way to break it free (it's not very 
> tight, but turns with the screw)
> 
> I am concerned that the head of the screw will damage the inside surface of 
> the box ?

Yes, if you force it most likely that would hurt something.

Patience and Penetrant.

--Bryan