Tightening steering
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2000
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From: Springfield MA
Tightening steering
OK so I've finally picked up my new 73 :D :cool: :D
I'm very happy with it.
But the steering and brakes need help. There is about a 1/4 turn in the wheel before it catches. It drifts hard to the left (worse with the brakes on) but the alignment is OK.
I have a line lock on the front which is coming off and then bleed the brakes. (new rotors/calipers and pads are on) so hopefully that will cure the brake situation.
What should I do to tighten up the steering (the wheel is off about 90 degrees while driving straight)
Can I tell you all how psyched I am to have a new vette to tinker with :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
I'm glad it isn't perfect, but I'm very glad that nothing major needs to be done.
Thanks for the help.
I'm very happy with it.
But the steering and brakes need help. There is about a 1/4 turn in the wheel before it catches. It drifts hard to the left (worse with the brakes on) but the alignment is OK.
I have a line lock on the front which is coming off and then bleed the brakes. (new rotors/calipers and pads are on) so hopefully that will cure the brake situation.
What should I do to tighten up the steering (the wheel is off about 90 degrees while driving straight)
Can I tell you all how psyched I am to have a new vette to tinker with :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
I'm glad it isn't perfect, but I'm very glad that nothing major needs to be done.
Thanks for the help.
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2001
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From: North Carolina
Re: Tightening steering (phoenix)
you could always unscrew the wheel, turn it 90 degrees, then screw it back on. :lol: . But i don't know, maybe something in your steering(down by the wheels) is off a bunch...
Daniel
Daniel
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Joined: Jul 2000
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From: Saginaw Michigan
Re: Tightening steering (phoenix)
Take a look at this posting from a week ago. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=163878
It should answer all your questions on centering your steering gear and then your steering wheel.
If you have further questions, just keep posting or eMail me.
It should answer all your questions on centering your steering gear and then your steering wheel.
If you have further questions, just keep posting or eMail me.
Advanced
Joined: Nov 2000
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From: yerington nv 89447 USA
Re: Tightening steering (phoenix)
phoenix
Your problem sounds somewhat like my project car.when i first got it
the car would try to turn hard right on me,both front and rear suspension
needed to be rebuilt. but the right turn problem was the spring on that side
came out in two pieces.just a thought.
dave
Your problem sounds somewhat like my project car.when i first got it
the car would try to turn hard right on me,both front and rear suspension
needed to be rebuilt. but the right turn problem was the spring on that side
came out in two pieces.just a thought.
dave
