Topic: STEERING PROBLEMS PERSIST
in Forum: C3 Engines, Driveline and Handling
The only other thing I can think of is the STEERING COLUMN is bent from the front ender I had . The FRAME was straightened , and ALL alignment specs are now DEAD ON, thanks to the ADJUSTABLE UPPER CONTROL ARMS .
How can I tell if the steering column is damaged ( short of removing it ) ?
Yes, this is the SAME car I changed the engine to an LT1 .


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Also, do you know what caster specs you have? Too much pos. caster will make it hard to steer, but it would want to stay centered. Does yours stay where you point it?
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The steering hasn't changed very much even after the adjustable upper control arms were installed. The alignment was set to factory specs . It was never this tough to turn the wheel BEFORE the wreck . It steered quite easily . This is why I feel the column MIGHT have been damaged . If you saw the front of my car, you'd see why I say that .

Ummmmm the 94 pump may just not have exactly what you are saying. The 94 would be set up to work with a power steering box rather than the old ram system. Does the 76 have the same ram system as the earlier vettes or a power steering box i.e. the pump feeds the steering box instead of the separate valve for a ram.


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It may be that the pump is just not pumping enough. It could be worn, or the relief valve may be stuck. Just a thought...
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