| 36 Road | -- 03-18-2017 @ 2:54 PM |
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There is too much slop in the original steering assembly of my 36. How do I reduce the play so the steering wheel has less movement when turning from the straight ahead position.
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| CharlieStephens | -- 03-18-2017 @ 3:10 PM |
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Duplicate post. Does anyone know how to delete a post? Charlie Stephens This message was edited by CharlieStephens on 3-18-17 @ 3:12 PM
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| CharlieStephens | -- 03-18-2017 @ 3:11 PM |
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There should be instructions to adjust the steering in the service bulletins. Having said that are you sure you really have a problem? The steering should have very little slop when going straight ahead but more slop when steering either direction off of center. This slop when off of the straight line position is taken care of by the tendency of the suspense to return to straight ahead. By the way, how much slop do you consider too much? Charlie Stephens
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| supereal | -- 03-18-2017 @ 3:12 PM |
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First, be sure that the axle parts are not badly worn. This includes the tie rod and drag link joints and the king pins. If the excess play seems to come mostly from the steering gear itself, it may be badly worn from lack of lube. The nearby exhaust manifold can cook the steering box, causing the oil to turn to rock. In that case, removal and overhaul is probably the only cure. When properly adjusted, the worm gear "high spot" with be felt as the front wheels are in the straight forward position. In the adjustment is off, there will be slack in the gear mesh. The front wheel bearings should also be checked for condition and adjustment.
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| TomO | -- 03-20-2017 @ 7:53 AM |
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We have all become used to the more positive steering provided by the rack and pinion steering in our modern cars. The worm and sector steering will always feel more vague and bias ply tires will add to that. To determine if you have a problem, lock the steering wheel, jack up one front wheel and try to turn it left to right of the car. If there is any movement, it will take 2 people to determine where the wear is, one to turn the wheel and the other to observe where the movement is. Check both tie rod ends, both drag link ends and check the pitnam arm for movement. Pitnam, arm movement means that the worm or sector is worn and the steering box needs to be repaired. When there is no movement turning left to right, check for movement from top to bottom. If there is movement there, the kingpins are worn and should be replaced. If all of those are good and you still feel that there is too much play, try adding pressure to your tires to stiffen the sidewalls. Do not over inflate as you will reduce the tire footprint and affect the braking. Tom
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| 36 Road | -- 04-03-2017 @ 5:04 PM |
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Thanks to all. Got the steering straightened out. Biggest problem was failure to properly tighten cover nuts. Last time I will make that mistake!
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| 40cpe | -- 04-04-2017 @ 7:16 AM |
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Good on you for getting it straightened out. What is a "cover nut"?
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