<VV> Odd Steering Wheel Play

[Cliff Tibbitts]

Arjay, 

You will likely get better responses as the day wears on, but what you
describe sounds normal to me.  As it was explained to me, there is a bit of
a high spot when the steering gear is at dead center.  This is to keep the
car going in a straight line without you having to chase it all over the
road with the steering wheel. 

As you begin to turn, either to the left or the right, the steering gear
becomes looser, allowing you to turn the wheels with less effort.  Since you
are in a turn, you will always be applying some pressure to the steering
gear, and in so doing you will be taking the play out of the system.  When
the wheels return to center, your gear will then be tight again.  

I don't know if I've explained it very well, but I know it works for me. 

Cliff Tibbitts
Lexington, KY

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[mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of Arjay Morgan
Sent: Saturday, February 24, 2007 10:43 PM
To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
Subject: RE: <VV> Odd Steering Wheel Play

While working on some turn signal problems an odd thing came to light. The
steering wheel on my '64 Monza displayed what could be called excessive play
(maybe 2" of free play) when the wheels were turned about half way between
center and lock, but no play when they were centered. Both right and left
turns showed the same amounts of play.

When driving the car I don't notice any tendency of the car to wander, but
then, I mostly drive straight down the road.

The Pittman arm bushing has been replaced in the past two years, so it's
unlikely that thats the cause.

The question is, Why? Is this a sign of mis-alignment, tie-rod ends in need
of attention, or is it just how thing are?

Thanks in advance for any input.

Arjay Morgan
64 Monza convert in Zephyrhills, Florida

 
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