power steering box
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power steering box
I just got a remanufactured "mid '70s" f-100 2wd power
steering box for my '68 bronco. It works, but
the steering tends to wander (oversteer or something
like that) at speeds over ~35-45. I don't think
it is fatal, but it is less than optimal and certainly
less than I expected from a brand new remanufactured
box. So I wonder what people's experiences are
with these, and am willing to consider advice on
what to do now. A wheel and brake guy did the alignment
and complained to me about the box, and showed
me the play in it (engine off, helper wiggles
the steering wheel 1/4 turn each way, watch to see
what looks loose under the front end --
it was a relatively small amount to my untrained eyes,
but somewhat noticeable once one sees it and knows
what to look for-- I am not going to question
any steering expert on stuff like this).
Is this a common problem with re manufactured units?
Is LMC reliable in this area, if I get the runaround
from the Bronco parts supplier that sold me the box?
Searching the archives, I see a lot of people recommend
hitting the junkyards for a used box (sounds like
bringing a buddy would help to check for play)...
Thanks!
Steve
steering box for my '68 bronco. It works, but
the steering tends to wander (oversteer or something
like that) at speeds over ~35-45. I don't think
it is fatal, but it is less than optimal and certainly
less than I expected from a brand new remanufactured
box. So I wonder what people's experiences are
with these, and am willing to consider advice on
what to do now. A wheel and brake guy did the alignment
and complained to me about the box, and showed
me the play in it (engine off, helper wiggles
the steering wheel 1/4 turn each way, watch to see
what looks loose under the front end --
it was a relatively small amount to my untrained eyes,
but somewhat noticeable once one sees it and knows
what to look for-- I am not going to question
any steering expert on stuff like this).
Is this a common problem with re manufactured units?
Is LMC reliable in this area, if I get the runaround
from the Bronco parts supplier that sold me the box?
Searching the archives, I see a lot of people recommend
hitting the junkyards for a used box (sounds like
bringing a buddy would help to check for play)...
Thanks!
Steve
Last edited by IB Tim; Feb 1, 2008 at 09:34 AM.
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power steering box
[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON 22-Jul-01 AT 07:15 PM (EST)[/font][p]Hi Steve, if I recall correctly from my "alignment days", the power steering box freeplay is checked with the engine running. Also, check the toe in/out as that is the most likely cause of your wander. May as well check/adjust all front end geometry also.
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