Steering Problems
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Melting Slicks
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From: Ridgecrest CA
Steering Problems
Last summer, my steering system was pretty much shot. The ram leaked like a sieve and the valve had too much wear in it to rebuild, so I replaced both of them and all the hoses with a rebuilt kit from Volunteer Vette Products.
I cannot seem to get it adjusted right though. Ever since the replacement, it has been much harder to turn the wheel and there is a dead zone of about 3-5 degrees from one side to the other.
Any suggestions on what might be the problem? I top off the fluid on a fairly regular basis. It doesn't seem to be leaking, so I am not sure if it is actually leaking or if it just isn't finished bleeding yet.
Jason
I cannot seem to get it adjusted right though. Ever since the replacement, it has been much harder to turn the wheel and there is a dead zone of about 3-5 degrees from one side to the other.
Any suggestions on what might be the problem? I top off the fluid on a fairly regular basis. It doesn't seem to be leaking, so I am not sure if it is actually leaking or if it just isn't finished bleeding yet.
Jason
Le Mans Master
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From: New Hill NC
Some of these rebuilt components might not be good. Common problems of hard steering are a bad pump or ram. But, it also could be the valve. When you turn it all the way to lock and force it further, do you hear the pump growl or the engine RPM drop?
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Melting Slicks
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From: Ridgecrest CA
I thought I balanced it originally, but maybe I messed it up.
If the valve is unbalanced, wouldn't that result in it turning easier one way than the other?
I would appreciate info on the proper way to balance it, I would try doing again.
If the valve is unbalanced, wouldn't that result in it turning easier one way than the other?
I would appreciate info on the proper way to balance it, I would try doing again.
Le Mans Master
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From: Saginaw Michigan
Here is a link to my paper on balancing the control valve. It also has two built in links to two scans at the www.corvettefaq.com websight.
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...ance18oc06.doc
Jim
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...ance18oc06.doc
Jim
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