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Jul 30, 2014 | 02:10 PM

yabadaba

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Sloppy Steering

Guys, is there any adjustment on the power steering to remove slack or would I need to but a new steering gear unit?

Seems as though there were a few different steering gears fitted from the options I've seen on Rock Auto site...not sure which mine is....just know it's power steering.

Jul 30, 2014 | 06:03 PM

RichS2659

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It helps if we know what vehicle you have as there are two different PS boxes available for 2wd. And as an aside, if 2wd, how does your rag joint look?

Jul 30, 2014 | 06:12 PM

Alex from GA

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As Rich says, check the rag joint. Also check the whole front end for wear.

Jul 31, 2014 | 10:00 AM

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It's a 69 F100 Ranger 2wd long bed with a 390 and C6. I've only just become the owner but looks like the previous owner had a fair amount of work done to it. I know the kingpins were done about a year ago and when a vehicle tester looked over it recently they raised no concerns over the bushings.

I'll check the rag joint when I next get a chance and was also thinking I could have someone turn the steering for me in the centre play position whilst I look underneath and try and see at what point the movement of the steering wheels fails to be transmitted through the steering parts.

Jul 31, 2014 | 01:35 PM

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I'll check the rag joint when I next get a chance and was also thinking I could have someone turn the steering for me in the centre play position whilst I look underneath and try and see at what point the movement of the steering wheels fails to be transmitted through the steering parts.

There ya go Yogi, you'll find your problem area there. Have Boo-Boo help ya.

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Jul 31, 2014 | 01:41 PM

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Jeff I think that would be Fred Flintstone, Not Yogi Bear.

Jul 31, 2014 | 01:46 PM

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Jeff I think that would be Fred Flintstone, Not Yogi Bear.

Dang. You're right. Sorry OP. Now I'm really glad I didn't go in to a pic-a-nic basket joke.

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Jul 31, 2014 | 02:31 PM

arctic y block

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Originally Posted by D & D

Maybe you should just "Exit...stage left"

...oops. That's not the right one either.

That would be Snaggel Puss, Right?

Jul 31, 2014 | 02:44 PM

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That would be Snaggel Puss, Right?

Yep it was. But I couldn't help picturing in my head Groucho Marx being hooked and pulled off stage! LOL!
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