| Steering Box Issue [message #126496] |
Tue, 17 May 2011 19:41  |
Rickmo
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Registered: January 2011
Location: Gladwin, Michigan
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While my engine is being rebuilt, I am taking the opportunity to check out the loose spot in my steering. I checked all the ball joints, tie rod ends etc and they are all like new and tight. When I turn the wheel the shaft going into the steering box turns but the output shaft attached to what I am calling the pitman arm does not turn at all. It only turns when I turn the wheel beyond the loose spot which is about 2 inches either way. Can the box be adjusted or is it just shot?
Rick Seebeck
Gladwin Michigan
1973 Canyon Lands
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| Re: [GMCnet] Steering Box Issue [message #126500 is a reply to message #126496] |
Tue, 17 May 2011 20:13  |
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USAussie
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Location: Sydney, Australia
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Rick,
Unfortunately checking the tie rod ends with the coach off the ground
doesn't work. The coach MUST be on all six wheels and the steering wheel /
wheels straight ahead. This is the position they wear as that's the way a
coach spends most of it's time. I verified this at the Bean Station Rally.
As far as the steering box goes it can be adjusted. To do it correctly check
the Maintenance Manual and follow the procedure.
Regards,
Rob M.
USAussie - Downunder
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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Subject: [GMCnet] Steering Box Issue
While my engine is being rebuilt, I am taking the opportunity to check out
the loose spot in my steering. I checked all the ball joints, tie rod ends
etc and they are all like new and tight. When I turn the wheel the shaft
going into the steering box turns but the output shaft attached to what I am
calling the pitman arm does not turn at all. It only turns when I turn the
wheel beyond the loose spot which is about 2 inches either way. Can the box
be adjusted or is it just shot?
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Rick Seebeck
Gladwin Michigan
1973 Canyon Lands
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Regards,
Rob M. (USAussie)
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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| Re: Steering Box Issue [message #127241 is a reply to message #126496] |
Mon, 23 May 2011 22:38 |
Bob de Kruyff
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Registered: January 2004
Location: Chandler, AZ
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| Rickmo wrote on Tue, 17 May 2011 18:41 |
While my engine is being rebuilt, I am taking the opportunity to check out the loose spot in my steering. I checked all the ball joints, tie rod ends etc and they are all like new and tight. When I turn the wheel the shaft going into the steering box turns but the output shaft attached to what I am calling the pitman arm does not turn at all. It only turns when I turn the wheel beyond the loose spot which is about 2 inches either way. Can the box be adjusted or is it just shot?
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These gears very rarely wear out although the seals may leak at times. When you check free ply, make sure the engine is running to get a true indication. I think you'll be surprised at the difference in readings between engine on or off. They can be adjusted but go by the book to do it right.
Bob de Kruyff
78 Eleganza
Chandler, AZ
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