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I installed the steering and noticed that the grease fittings are touching the lower control arms on either side. Is this simply because there's no weight on the frame or is something done wrong?
That's my guess. I did the same restoration on my 65, but still had the engine in, and the fittings are lower than yours. Try grabbing a couple of buddies and stand on the front cross member and see if they go down! Nice work by the way!
That's my guess. I did the same restoration on my 65, but still had the engine in, and the fittings are lower than yours. Try grabbing a couple of buddies and stand on the front cross member and see if they go down! Nice work by the way!
I think you will need a Sumo wrestler unless your buddies big heavy weights. Dennis
So what do you think it is? Is your motor in the car in this picture? These are all the original parts from the car (minus ball joints and bushings) and were tagged, restored and reinstalled.
Hard to tell from photos but it appears the tie rod end is in the wrong hole in the steering arm. Without PS it should be in the rear hole on both sides.
Hard to tell from photos but it appears the tie rod end is in the wrong hole in the steering arm. Without PS it should be in the rear hole on both sides.
I moved my 66 L79 (without PS) to the front hole for faster steering, and never had an issue.
It should not be that close that it could make contact, and potentially bind. It would not take much A-arm bushing deflection.......
So what do you think it is? Is your motor in the car in this picture? These are all the original parts from the car (minus ball joints and bushings) and were tagged, restored and reinstalled.
That picture is of a complete running '65.
It looks to me like your tie rod ends are "longer" than mine.
I will measure from the center link surface to the tip of the grease fitting later and post it here.
Here is the best picture I have of my 64.
This is a tough one. Are all the steering components new?
Here are my thoughts.
Pitman or Idler arm incorrect length
The bend on the drag link is wrong
Tie rod ends are too big where they attach to the drag link
Control arm shafts are too far back.
My 64 is on my lift and I can take some dimensions for you with pictures this weekend.
I will jack take the weight off the chassis and see if it recreates your condition.
Joe
Thanks to all who answered so far. This morning I removed the tie rod tubes and the ends. It appears that the left hand threaded ends ARE bigger than the right hand (by about .238 or approx. 15/64" when measured from the tip of the threads to the opening of the ball joint housing), but looking at the pictures you guys posted, my tie rod ends look much heavier (fatter) at the ball joint ends. Could there be a difference between power and non power steering? I have non power and that's what I ordered.
I spoke to Corvette America this morning and they believe the ends are correct according to the numbers in their book. I'm going to call back now and explain the difference. Maybe I need to look at another vendor for the tie rod ends?
Tossed everything a while back. Going to return these to Corvette America since they're obviously two different sizes. Will post again when I get replacements. Thank you all for your thoughts and time.
Steering question.
Dennis
