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[GMCnet] Re: Centering the steering box [message #363639 is a reply to message #363638] Fri, 23 April 2021 22:30 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
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The cam washer is never welded to the bolt.
Coach and Toro is same on the upper A frame.

On Fri, Apr 23, 2021 at 7:47 PM Ken Henderson
wrote:

> DON'T be randomly adjusting the steering box. The chances of seriously
> damaging it are simply too great. Study the adjustment procedure in the
> service manual and FOLLOW it! You'll have to acquire an inch-pound
> calibrated torque wrench to do that. You may well have to buy one from a
> bicycle tool shop (maybe you can rent/borrow one from a bike repair shop).
> They're not very expensive for the bending-beam type.
>
> Ken H.
>
>
> On Fri, Apr 23, 2021 at 10:01 PM wrote:
>
>> 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 8o - 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 Palm Beach VIN TZE167V101295 - 39,000 miles, PO said everything
>> working but forgot the word NOT. New wiper blades, New SS exhaust system
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