<VV> RE: Sticky Steering

[mopar@jbcs2.net]

Is this a "67" thing? 
I've had problems with steering on 2 67s, both with different resolutions.
The most recent was definitely a "hitch" in the steering, very close to the
straight ahead position. Box had a lot of play in it as well. Attempted to
adjust box, hitch got tighter! Got a used box from the Corvair Ranch mail
ordered to me. problem solved reasonable.
The other 67 was kind of like a "hitch" but it really was more like a dry
spot in the steering and would occasionally moan. I was told it was a
bearing in the column that was bad. I was lazy though and never fully
pulled it apart, but would pull off the wheel and signal mech and squirt
oil down the column....seemed to do the trick......for awhile, then it
would do it again. Never did fix that one.

Gary Swiatowy

Subject: <VV> Sticky Steering

I've queried the list before on this steering problem with my 66 Corsa and
gotten suggestions, most of which I have checked out (nothing found). I have
a 	LITTLE more information, so I think I'll try again and see if I can find
that one or two people who've had THIS problem AND (know how they) solved
it.
     The steering seems to have developed a kind of "hitch" in it near the
center point (not necessarily at any one, particular spot) that's
particularly evident when the car has been sitting, even just for a
refueling. It is NOT evident after I've been driving the car for five
minutes or more continuously.
     All steering components other than the gearbox and the idler arm are
just about new, and the whole system is tight. The steering displays NO
other problems, at speed or slow.
     The whole system is stock except for KYB gas shocks (low pressure) and
14" x 6" steel wheels running 195/70R14 Dunlop tires. No fast steering arms,
box (over 5 turns lock-to-lock), or anything like that.
     Ideas?
     Thanks.

Joe Potts
Miami, Florida USA
1966 Corsa coupe 140hp 4-speed with A/C



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