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Fri, 29 October 2021 11:34

Bill Van Vlack

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Here's a pretty good write-up of what the two steering box adjustments do....

http://www.tpub.com/basae/220.htm

Until I read that, I didn't understand 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.

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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