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jimk
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Not an Expert, but you are correct.
On Fri, Oct 29, 2021 at 9:36 AM Bill Van Vlack
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> Here's a pretty good write-up of what the two steering box adjustments
> do....
>
> http://
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> Until I read that, I didn't realize that the steering box gear is designed
> with more lash when turning right or left vs straight ahead. Too tight, and
> the lash is taken out when steering right or left, making it harder to
> steer; too loose and the coach wanders when steering straight ahead.
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> When I thought a little more about it I realized that the lash when
> steering right or left is not an issue (if you have enough caster once you
> stop
> moving the steering wheel) since you are pushing against one side of the
> gear while steering towards or holding the curve of the road. If the
> steering
> is not centered, when you steer straight ahead you are really in the part
> of the gearing that has more lash - until you steer towards the center of
> the box when you reach the part that has less lash.
>
> OK you experts! Did I get that right - or even close!?
> --
> Bill Van Vlack
> '76 Royale; Guemes Island, Washington; Twin bed, full (DS) side bath,
> Brazilian Redwood counter and settee tops,455, 6KW generator; new owner a/o
> mid
> November 2015.
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