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Re: Centering the steering box [message #363611 is a reply to message #363586] Thu, 22 April 2021 11:19 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
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RF_Burns wrote on Wed, 21 April 2021 09:39


Open the engine cover and look down at the position of the relay arm and idler arm. They should be pointing straight back, parallel with the main ladder frame. If not, then the link between the tie-rods out to wheels is off of its center point of movement. Use the tie-rod adjustment sleeves to get the relay arm and idler arm in the center of their swing (straight back, parallel with the chassis frame). Turn the sleeves a little bit on each side, alternating side to side and in the opposite direction so you do not move the front wheel position. You only want to shift the connecting rod to the center of its movement by setting the relay arm and idler arm point straight back.the center of its movement swing.

Bruce - what are the relay arm and idler arms? Any chance of a diagram or photo of these things? I need to get them "straight back and parallel with the main ladder frame(?)" Main ladder frame? What's that? The coach frame?

Like I said, my steering vocabulary is that of a 3 year old ..HELP!!

Larry


Larry - Victoria BC - 1977 ex-Palm Beach "Ol' Leaky" 40,000 miles, PO said everything working but forgot the word NOT. Atwood helium fridge, water heater & furnace. SS exhaust system, Onan, Iota Converter, R134A, New fuel lines & heat exchange hoses
 
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