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Old Sep 30, 2016 | 08:28 PM
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I have a question? When I start my 69 the power steering quickly goes all the way to the left. I purchased this car not running and in baskets so I do not know what it was like before I started restoration. The car has no front clip on so it is easy to see everything. Thanks to all.
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Google c3 corvette power steering control valve adjustment. You just need to center it by turning the adjustment nut.
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Your PS control valve is either bad or needs an adjustment.

There is an adjustment nut under a removable cap on the side
of the valve. Slowly turning this nut clockwise or counter clockwise
will center the wheels.

Plenty of videos on line to show the procedure, very easy adjustment.

Also Wilcox has a video on how to rebuild this valve.

Good luck.
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Originally Posted by John 65
Your PS control valve is either bad or needs an adjustment.

There is an adjustment nut under a removable cap on the side
of the valve. Slowly turning this nut clockwise or counter clockwise
will center the wheels.

Plenty of videos on line to show the procedure, very easy adjustment.

Also Wilcox has a video on how to rebuild this valve.

Good luck.
I just Googled it and it looks easy. Will try tomorrow. Thanks to all.
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Originally Posted by cdj46
I just Googled it and it looks easy. Will try tomorrow. Thanks to all.
I made the adjustment and all is good.
Thanks again
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