<VV> <vv> steering box slop

[Les]

Keep in mind there are TWO adjustments. The one in the trunk is the second.

It's on page 4-9 of my '61 manual. Adjust the bearing preload first (the 
great big nut at the end of the box) then you can adjust the ball 
carrier with the adjustment in the trunk.

If the first adjustment is loose, the second one is futile.

Les
corvair at mts.net

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14:35:45 -0400 From: Ramon Rodriguez III <corvairgrymm at gmail.com> To: 
"virtualvairs at corvair.org" <virtualvairs at corvair.org> Subject: <VV> 
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Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Hi guys! I'll get to the point 
first: My biggest concern currently with Missy's 61 coupe is the 
steering. I've installed the nylon clarks bushing and everything in the 
steering linkage is nice and tight but the steering wheel goes through 
far too much travel before the pitman arm starts to move in the 
slightest. I checked the tech guide and didn't find a steering section. 
I think I remember reading years ago about steering box adjustment. I've 
got the shop manuals, so feel free to refer me to them, I just want 
advice on how best to proceed. Keep in mind this is Missy's only set of 
wheels so I don't want to take it off the road for more than a day or 
two if I don't have to. Ray Rodriguez and Missy Nagle (who will be Missy 
Rodriguez in twenty days!) Lake Ariel, PA ------------------------------ 
Message: 4 Date: Sun, 10 Aug 2014 13:52:30 -0500 From: "J. R. Read" 
<hmlinc at sbcglobal.net> To: "Ramon Rodriguez III" 
<corvairgrymm at gmail.com>, <virtualvairs at corvair.org> Subject: Re: <VV> 
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Ray, The adjuster screw (and locking nut) are under a round plastic plug 
in the trunk floor. If you pull the plug and see that the screw is level 
with or even below the top edge of the nut, it is time to have the box 
rebuilt (or find someone that has a rebuilt on the shelf). If there is 
"some" adjustment still available, go slowly - maybe a 1/4 turn or so - 
and then take it for a ride. It is possible to damage the internals of 
the box if you overtighten. So, just go in small increments until you 
are happy. When taking it for a ride pay attention to whether or not the 
steering wheel returns to center more or less on it's own after a turn. 
If it is not returning, you have overtightened the adjuster. Later, JR 
----- Original Message ----- From: "Ramon Rodriguez III via 
VirtualVairs" <virtualvairs at corvair.org> To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org> 
Sent: Sunday, August 10, 2014 1:35 PM Subject: <VV> steering box slop
>> Hi guys!
>>
>> I'll get to the point first:  My biggest concern currently with Missy's 61
>> coupe is the steering.  I've installed the nylon clarks bushing and
>> everything in the steering linkage is nice and tight but the steering
>> wheel
>> goes through far too much travel before the pitman arm starts to move in
>> the slightest.  I checked the tech guide and didn't find a steering
>> section.  I think I remember reading years ago about steering box
>> adjustment.  I've got the shop manuals, so feel free to refer me to them,
>> I
>> just want advice on how best to proceed.  Keep in mind this is Missy's
>> only
>> set of wheels so I don't want to take it off the road for more than a day
>> or two if I don't have to.
>> Ray Rodriguez and Missy Nagle (who will be Missy Rodriguez in twenty
>> days!)
>> Lake Ariel, PA
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> Date: Sun, 10 Aug 2014 15:04:11 -0400 (EDT)
> From: Matt Nall <patiomatt at aol.com>
> To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
> Subject: Re: <VV> steering box slop
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> If there is "some" adjustment still available, go slowly - maybe a 1/4 turn
> or so - and then take it for a ride.  It is possible to damage the internals
> of the box if you overtighten.  So, just go in small increments until you
> are happy.  When taking it for a ride pay attention to whether or not the
> steering wheel returns to center more or less on it's own after a turn.  If
> it is not returning, you have overtightened the adjuster.
>
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> And make sure the steering is centered  when adjusting!   Someone moving the steering wheel gently  while you adjust can feel  the difference and tell you when to stop!
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> Matt Nall
> Charleston, Oregon
> http://tinyurl.com/The-Corvair-Patio
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