1966 steering box
02-06-2005, 10:13 PM
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RE: 1966 steering box
I noticed this problem on mine and will be tackling it in the future. I found a rebuild kit for the steering box which may be what u need. I read that over time the pieces in the box wear down and you either rebuld it or buy a new one. Heres the link to a few rebuild kits.
http://www.aapd.net/CMPSearchResult....rer=2&Vendor=2 (if its not hyperlinked forgive my i am a newb to forums pretty much.
http://www.aapd.net/CMPSearchResult....rer=2&Vendor=2 (if its not hyperlinked forgive my i am a newb to forums pretty much.
02-07-2005, 04:58 PM
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RE: 1966 steering box
The first thing I would do would be to get the front end aligned. I'd also check the tie rod ends carefully to make sure that one of the rods hasn't been bent. Now, as far as the steering box, you can ajust those. It's a long process, but basically you just unscrew the adjusting screw, by first loosening the locking nut, and turn it clockwise until it just rubs, then reset the locking nut. The last thing I would do would be to replace the steering box unless the car has about a million miles on it.
02-07-2005, 08:33 PM
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RE: 1966 steering box
I misread the post I thought you meant to much free play in your steering. I read an article a while back that said to eliminate the free play you need to rebuild or replace the steering box. Sorry about that.
02-08-2005, 03:26 PM
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RE: 1966 steering box
ORIGINAL: horseshoeing
Maybe you can come and show me what I am doing wrong with my steering box. I tried that and it don't work. Its all adj. out [&o]. Its no biggie, I learned to drive with it that way.
Maybe you can come and show me what I am doing wrong with my steering box. I tried that and it don't work. Its all adj. out [&o]. Its no biggie, I learned to drive with it that way.
