C-3 Steering locking
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Racer
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Delray Beach FL
C-3 Steering locking
I have a C-3 that had a frame off. While being done the car was converted to power steering. The problem I am having is when the wheel is turned all the way the left the power steering will actually lock. The only way to unlock it is to turn the engine off and then it will turn fine. I have replaced the power steering control valve and adjusted it as well as replaced the ram and I still have the same problem.
Thanks is advance
Marty
Thanks is advance
Marty
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2001
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From: Ann Arbor Michigan
Check to see that the gear box is centered in its travel. Equal # of turns each way to lock from center. Since you didn't fill out your profile, I don't know what year you have. The early Vettes had 2 holes in the kunckle, on my 78', it's the one closest to the pivot.
Le Mans Master
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From: Ann Arbor Michigan
Inner hole is for power, outer hole is for manual. There might be a big rivet in the hole that you will need to remove. Easy switch, but you may need to reset the toe. Welcome to the Forum.
Le Mans Master
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From: Saginaw Michigan
From the Corvette Shop Manual
"STEERING RATIO
Changing
....Do not use the rearward hole in the steering arm (longest arm) with power steering equipment or interference may result."
Maybe this is your problem.
Jim
"STEERING RATIO
Changing
....Do not use the rearward hole in the steering arm (longest arm) with power steering equipment or interference may result."
Maybe this is your problem.
Jim
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Racer
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 291
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From: Delray Beach FL
Thanks to all.
I wish I would have checked here before having it aligned. I am going to bring it back to the alignment shop and have them move the tie rods and readjust the alignment
I wish I would have checked here before having it aligned. I am going to bring it back to the alignment shop and have them move the tie rods and readjust the alignment
