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Play in steering

Posted: 9/7/07 8:50am Message 1 of 4
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Hi Guys, I'm still whinning about play in my steering, we have replaced everything from steering box (3 times )to front end bushings. I don't believe there should be any play in the steering, there is no play in the steering in my other two vehicles. Help, Gene




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Play in steering

Posted: 9/7/07 9:20am Message 2 of 4
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Oceanside, CA - USA
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Vette(s): 1978 Silver Anniversary model. Original L82 engine, 700r4 trans, edelbrock intake, thorly headers, rack&pinion steering, mono rear and front spring, MSD 6A box

Don't know if this is the problem but, it could be the lower steering column bearing. If it is, Eckler's sells them for $21.99 (part # 38128) just a thought.




Play in steering

Posted: 9/7/07 10:13am Message 3 of 4
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Vette(s): #1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/ Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight" #2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas
Let's see now...we've been thru the bushings, ball joints, checked the bolts for the gearbox, replaced the gearbox several times, checked the frame for cracks, rag joint...what else could it be?
Tie rod ends
Idler arm
P/S ball/socket wear(if it has P/S)
Wheel bearings loose
Bearing(s) in column(long shot, but it could happen)
and finally...
A loose nut holding the wheel...

(sorry Gene...I just couldn't help myself!)

How far does the steering wheel move before the front wheels start to turn? What you have may be fairly normal for the design used in Sharks(assisted ram)...


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Play in steering

Posted: 9/12/07 8:14pm Message 4 of 4
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Vette(s): 1972 Steel Cities Gray T Top. Original Owner, Original Paint and Interior. The running gear has been rebuilt. only 250,000 miles on the clock..
Have you checked out your tires and rims? See if they run true. just mt .02Smile


 
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