Corvair Steering Box Adjustment

There are a number of components in the steering system that can wear and cause play in the steering wheel.

Corvair steering box adjustment.

You can alway re align the actual steering wheel for correct clocking. If the arm on the steering box. Correct adjustment of the steering gear is very im. I have nothing against a new cast iron box but if i had an old aluminum box in a light car i would.

Loosen the big lock nut on top and adjust the pot metal adjusting nut so the main shaft bearings are snug. Any thoughts or experiences would be helpful. The the 1967 69 corvair input spline is similar but has a flat ground on one side of the splines to maintain steering wheel alignment after removal. Sent from my iphone using h a m b.

These two adjustments should fix it up. Now turn your wheels straight ahead and loosen the sector shaft lock nut in the middle of the pot metal side plate on the inside of the gear. See hydraulic brake adjustment page 5 6 1961 corvair shop manual. Usually a hammer and blunt punch will loosen the locknut.

I ve been considering replacing it with a new box but they are all cast iron. Place steering arm in position on vehicle and in 1 12 13 u 15 fig. With wheel and drum assembly removed steer ing arm retaining bolt heads are accessible and removal of steering arm from vehicle may be accomplished by removing retaining nuts. On the 60 newer trucks look at the top of the box where the steering shaft to the steering wheel sticks out.

If it is still a little loose tighten it a little more. I hav an olds aluminum corvair steering box i reversed on my 31 roadster. Use a puller or have a machine. On other steering boxes this adjustment is at the bottom of the box at the front.

To install the box into a 1967 the flat must be ground on the input splines. A loose steering box can be dangerous especially when trying to stay in a lane on a windy highway. You should center the old box center the new box then grind the spline in the same relative location. You will have to move your pitman arm over from the old box.

Turn the adjusting screw in until you meet resistance and tighten the lock nut. Tighten the lock nut. A quick and easy instructional tutorial on the adjustment of an classic automotive steering box diy automotive restoration tips for classic auto repair. On the 59 and older trucks this adjustment is at the bottom of the box at the front.

Usually a hammer and blunt punch will loosen the locknut.