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Topic: Loose steering question
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soaring Gearhead Posts: 116 From: New Mexico Registered: Nov 2002
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posted 12-25-2002 07:26 PM
I would like to tighten up my steering a tad. I have a 65 289 with manual steering. Correct me if I am wrong or are missing a step. When I go to adjust my steering box, I need to turn the wheel almost all the way to the right or left. Then loosen the locking nut, turn the shaft with a screw driver very lightly snug until I can barely feel the steering wheel box shaft show any resistance, then lock the locking nut down. Does this procedure sound right? Is there anything else I can do to tighten up the loose steering? :confused
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Moneymaker Administrator Posts: 18281 From: Lyons, IL, USA Registered: May 99
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posted 12-25-2002 08:58 PM
That's about it. Before you make the adjustments check all of your linkage parts, especially the idler arm for play. If they are nice and tight, then go ahead and make the adjustments to the gear box.------------------ Alex Denysenko Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver MCA member# 53321 NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00, '01, & '02 Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 Professional Manwhore The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked." Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!" Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!" www.moneymakerracing.com
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Jeff Gearhead Posts: 190 From: Moore, OK USA Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 12-26-2002 02:33 PM
A new FR steering box in my '65 made a world of difference!
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