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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 07:20 PM
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How can I find out if the contol valve adjustment nut is in neutral/middle position?
Was hoping for some advise, before I touch it.



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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Rock'n Old
How can I find out if the contol valve adjustment nut is in neutral/middle position?
Was hoping for some advise, before I touch it.



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Loosen the RAM rod from the frame end. Start engine and observe when it's centered and does not move in or out.
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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 09:23 PM
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After I rebuilt mine I did what was stated above and then took if for a ride to see if it was pulling one way or the other, made one more adjustment after that and it was right on. Good luck.
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So would tightening the nut adjust it right and loosening
Make it steer left?
After I rebuilt mine it started pulling right and I don't
Know whether how to adjust it
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If I might make a suggestion, pick up a good Vette shop manual which will explain the procedure in detail. While a lengthy procedure to write up here, it's quite simple. A manual will help and keep you out of trouble with your Vette repairs and pay you back many times over.

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