alignment Question
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From: lexington north carolina
alignment Question
Hello All : Plz Help, Ok I know sterring shaft flat is up , box flat is up pitm arm marks aligned and arm forward the thing is my right side tie rod is wound up all the way and left side out about an inch of threads so whats up with this thanks anyone
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The flat is 'up' on the steering box...but is it on the right 'revolution'? Turn the steering box full-lock both directions. The box should be centered with the flat 'up' for a "wheels straight" starting position.
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Look up Jim Shea's papers on this(should come up with a google search) I don't remember exactly which years, but I think some mid 70's years actually had more revolution one way than the other. Make sure your pitman arm is also straight front to back(or 12 to 6) when your steering gear is on center. 1 3/4 each way sounds about right to be centered(or damn close). Also make sure that the tie rod ends are in the same holes in the spindle. Many of them have 2 mounting holes to change the steering ratio. The standard setting is in the outer most hole. I know this is standard stuff that you probably checked, but just throwing it out there.
Last edited by whitehause; May 18, 2010 at 10:22 PM.
