Steering box input shaft end play [message #357471] |
Mon, 03 August 2020 17:47 |
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pjburt
Messages: 436 Registered: February 2016 Location: Fresno, California
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Is there supposed to be end play on the input shaft of the steering box? While centering the box, I found the input shaft moved up and down "quite a bit". (old technical term) It's kind of hard to get my head down there to measure but I would guess 1/8" to 3/16". There is no side to side movement. I didn't find any specs or mention of this in the manual or Wirth's steering box PDF. I'm sure there would be some end-play but how much and is there an adjustment for it short of tearing it apart?
Thanks, Jerry
Jerry Burt Fresno, CA.
73 Gmc 26' Canyon Lands
Members: FMCA - GMCMI - GMCWS
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Re: [GMCnet] Steering box input shaft end play [message #357473 is a reply to message #357472] |
Mon, 03 August 2020 18:55 |
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pjburt
Messages: 436 Registered: February 2016 Location: Fresno, California
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That's what I was afraid of.
Thanks, Jerry
James Hupy wrote on Mon, 03 August 2020 16:25No, only a few thousandths. Sounds like it is steering box rebuilding time.
Redhead in Seattle is the go to rebuilder. They know the GMC Steering box
very well. Quick turnaround time. It's who I use.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Oregon
On Mon, Aug 3, 2020, 3:48 PM Jerry Burt via Gmclist
wrote:
> Is there supposed to be end play on the input shaft of the steering box?
> While centering the box, I found the input shaft moved up and down "quite a
> bit". (old technical term) It's kind of hard to get my head down there to
> measure but I would guess 1/8" to 3/16". There is no side to side movement.
> I didn't find any specs or mention of this in the manual or Wirth's
> steering box PDF. I'm sure there would be some end-play but how much and is
> there
> an adjustment for it short of tearing it apart?
>
> Thanks, Jerry
> --
> Patti & Jerry Burt Fresno, CA.
> 73 Gmc 26' Canyon Lands
> 77 Palm Beach - Parts Coach - SOLD
> Members: FMCA - GMCMI - GMCWS
> A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour.
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Jerry Burt Fresno, CA.
73 Gmc 26' Canyon Lands
Members: FMCA - GMCMI - GMCWS
A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour.
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