Removing Steering wheel play on a 71
 

I once read an article were a guy described in detail how to remove the
steering wheel free play on a Corvette. I have rebult the front end on my 71
including the power steering components. The rag joint is new. I repacked
the steering gear also.I would enjoy hearing from other C3 owners on how
tight their steering is.
Thanks all!
Rick

"Rclink" > wrote in message
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>I once read an article were a guy described in detail how to remove the
>steering wheel free play on a Corvette. I have rebult the front end on my
>71 including the power steering components. The rag joint is new. I
>repacked the steering gear also.I would enjoy hearing from other C3 owners
>on how tight their steering is.
> Thanks all!
> Rick
On the top of the steering box there is a set screw with a jam nut. Loosen
the jam nut and turn the set screw in, maybe 1/16 of a turn and lock the jam
nut. Try it, if that isn't enough do it again. Go easy, you can lock it up
or damage the mechanism.

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Dad
04 C5 CE Z51
72 Shark Black/Black/4spd

"Rclink" > wrote in message
.net...
>I once read an article were a guy described in detail how to remove the
>steering wheel free play on a Corvette. I have rebult the front end on my
>71 including the power steering components. The rag joint is new. I
>repacked the steering gear also.I would enjoy hearing from other C3 owners
>on how tight their steering is.
> Thanks all!
> Rick
On the top of the steering box there is a set screw with a jam nut. Loosen
the jam nut and turn the set screw in, maybe 1/16 of a turn and lock the jam
nut. Try it, if that isn't enough do it again. Go easy, you can lock it up
or damage the mechanism.

--
Dad
04 C5 CE Z51
72 Shark Black/Black/4spd

I believe you are talking about play in the wheel from left to right as you
steer. That fix is fairly simply as described in the previous post.

Any input on my steering. My wheel moves in circles approximately 2" in all
directions. Is there a problem in the tilt wheel mechanism?

I believe you are talking about play in the wheel from left to right as you
steer. That fix is fairly simply as described in the previous post.

Any input on my steering. My wheel moves in circles approximately 2" in all
directions. Is there a problem in the tilt wheel mechanism?