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

[Charles Lee]

I'm think just enough torque to remove the locknut - No BFH, maybe 2-3 
ft/lbs ?

Not enough to score anything, but I don't know how delicate that internal 
surface might be ?

I bought a 'crowsfoot' wrench to possibly resolve the situation until I get 
a 90 degree 1/2 wrench (apparently those are custom made in someone's garage 
?)

Thank again
Charlie


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bryan Blackwell" <bryan at skiblack.com>
To: "Charles Lee" <Chaz at ProperProper.com>
Cc: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 6:31 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> Corvair steering box lash adjust screw can't be removed ?


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 
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