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Re: Centering the steering box [message #363637 is a reply to message #363521] Fri, 23 April 2021 21:00 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
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Ok well the Toronado was a little bit different (thinking earlier incarnation) however it did "kinda" fit - I had to install it backwards because on the Olds setup, the rear cam is welded to the bolt. The bolt/cam assy couldn't be inserted from inside the arm, shock mount was in the way.
The other difference was that the bolt (and the cam) had flats on TWO sides, but only at the threads, the main body of the bolt was round and not machined. Still, I was able to mark the Olds cams to match the camber marks on the GMC cams, lining them up with the marks on the arm. That way I was able to put it back to the way it was set up before we did the parts swap.

I'll be returning the aftermarket "kit" I ordered yesterday, apparently they had one in Canada after all Shocked - this kit is a Mevotech MS50018 and from the illustration, it has flat cams. I'll check it when it arrives and report back. I tried to cancel but they already shipped so I'll have to do a return.

After dicking around with that job I moved on to magnet and aluminum flat stock making, ready to get the steering box centered.

Had a bit if a struggle pulling off the lower shaft U-joint, but eventually it came off. I adjusted the drag link to bring the flat up parallel to the plate. Was easy to see with the aluminum stock and magnet indicators.

Anyway buttoned her up and reinstalled the lower shaft and took her for a test drive. Still had play in the box so tried adjusting the allen key nut. I slackened it a bit and that seemed to help but it ain't perfect yet.

I guess I'm going to have to figure out how to adjust the steering box properly because it does seem to make a difference from what I've seen so far. BTW, The steering box was *new* around 6000 miles back according to PO's records. In fact the whole front end looks pretty fresh, guessing it was also rebuilt at the same time.

Adjustment tips gratefully received!!

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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