Steering question 1978
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Intermediate
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From: Statesboro Ga
Steering question 1978
What is causing this issue and how to correct it?
If turning right, you let go of the wheel and it autocorrects itself back straight.
If turning left, you let go of the wheel and it stays turned left and I have to manually turn the steering wheel to the straight position.
Thanks
If turning right, you let go of the wheel and it autocorrects itself back straight.
If turning left, you let go of the wheel and it stays turned left and I have to manually turn the steering wheel to the straight position.
Thanks
Pro
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GR8 post and replies!!!
I especially follow any and all posts bc I have a 78SA myself..
One thing for sure with mine is unless I am missing something here mine never auto corrects by itself and I have had the usual FEA and brand new tires and it steers dead straight...
In any case is the procedure you are referring too in the GM Service Manual?
If so can you lead me to the correct place in the GMSM?
JJ78
I especially follow any and all posts bc I have a 78SA myself..
One thing for sure with mine is unless I am missing something here mine never auto corrects by itself and I have had the usual FEA and brand new tires and it steers dead straight...
In any case is the procedure you are referring too in the GM Service Manual?
If so can you lead me to the correct place in the GMSM?
JJ78
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From: Virginia
GR8 post and replies!!!
I especially follow any and all posts bc I have a 78SA myself..
One thing for sure with mine is unless I am missing something here mine never auto corrects by itself and I have had the usual FEA and brand new tires and it steers dead straight...
In any case is the procedure you are referring too in the GM Service Manual?
If so can you lead me to the correct place in the GMSM?
JJ78
I especially follow any and all posts bc I have a 78SA myself..
One thing for sure with mine is unless I am missing something here mine never auto corrects by itself and I have had the usual FEA and brand new tires and it steers dead straight...
In any case is the procedure you are referring too in the GM Service Manual?
If so can you lead me to the correct place in the GMSM?
JJ78
Im sure the valve instructions are in the shop manual. I'll add a link if I can find it online.
EDIT: PDF instructions at Zip
https://www.zip-corvette.com/amfile/file/download/file/896/product/10083/
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You can check the adjustment of the PS control valve by getting the front wheels off the ground and starting the engine. Even 1/8 turn of the adjuster screw off center will make the steering move without touching the wheel.
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What is causing this issue and how to correct it?
If turning right, you let go of the wheel and it autocorrects itself back straight.
If turning left, you let go of the wheel and it stays turned left and I have to manually turn the steering wheel to the straight position.
Thanks
If turning right, you let go of the wheel and it autocorrects itself back straight.
If turning left, you let go of the wheel and it stays turned left and I have to manually turn the steering wheel to the straight position.
Thanks
This shows the complete replacement procedure.
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From: Statesboro Ga
You can watch this video. Goto the section for adjusting. In the section of adjusting to control value shows the procedure.
C2 & C3 (1963-1982) Corvette Power Steering Control Valve - Corvette Parts Center - YouTube
This shows the complete replacement procedure.
C2 & C3 (1963-1982) Corvette Power Steering Control Valve - Corvette Parts Center - YouTube
This shows the complete replacement procedure.
Perfect video. Thanks for sharing. This forum is great and so helpful for us newer C3 owners.
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What is causing this issue and how to correct it?
If turning right, you let go of the wheel and it autocorrects itself back straight.
If turning left, you let go of the wheel and it stays turned left and I have to manually turn the steering wheel to the straight position.
Thanks
If turning right, you let go of the wheel and it autocorrects itself back straight.
If turning left, you let go of the wheel and it stays turned left and I have to manually turn the steering wheel to the straight position.
Thanks