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How do I adjust freeplay in gearbox?

Posted: 7/21/08 9:56am Message 11 of 15
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Didja check to see if it has any grease in it,when you were adjusting it


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How do I adjust freeplay in gearbox?

Posted: 7/21/08 8:39pm Message 12 of 15
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Vette(s): Red 1980 L48 TH350 Automatic, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Hooker Headers Sidepipes. Doeskin Cloth Interior, Collector's Edition Lifting Rear Hatch.
Boy, that would be smart! No, I didn't. I just loosened the nut and turned the stud. Guess I should check that. I did what Joel said. I ended up backing it off some to get lock to lock smootheness, it still took most of the slop out, so I'm very pleased, for now at least.



How do I adjust freeplay in gearbox?

Posted: 7/21/08 10:15pm Message 13 of 15
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Woodland, WA - USA
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Vette(s): 1977 T-Top,350,Auto Black Ruby Pearl,Steeroids R&P conversion
This is the same type issues on My 77 that lead me to replace it all and install Steeroids rack and pinion system. We did a group by from Vette specialities and I am very pleased with the results. Maybe some of the other people can let it be known how theres turned out.


How do I adjust freeplay in gearbox?

Posted: 7/22/08 5:20am Message 14 of 15
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Id be interested in hearing comments from others who installed steeroids too rraider.  How many hours did it take to remove your old steering gear and install the steeroids?  Any major problems with the install?


How do I adjust freeplay in gearbox?

Posted: 7/22/08 6:42am Message 15 of 15
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It took around 8 hrs total. about 3hrs to remove everything the the rest to install. I did it over a 2 day period, to make it easier I removed my driver side header. No major problems on the install the only question areas I had was on the power steering line routing and the spacers at the end of the tie rods.




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