<VV> Steering box question - adjustments ?

[shortle]

I would think used (cheap) ones are attainable. Jeff @ California Corvairs, Larry @ LS Corvairs, Jeff @ the Corvair Ranch are just a few that come to mind. Cost- probably too much.
Timothy Shortle in Durango Colorado
Finishing lunch, time to get back to work


-----Original Message-----
>From: Charles Lee <Chaz at ProperProper.com>
>Sent: Aug 9, 2010 2:33 PM
>To: shortle <shortle556 at earthlink.net>, Bryan Blackwell <bryan at skiblack.com>
>Cc: virtualvairs at corvair.org
>Subject: Re: <VV> Steering box question - adjustments ?
>
>That's my next question :
>
>Does anyone have a steering box in case I need one ?
>
>What would they cost ?
>
>PS : Park brake cables are a slightly different issue - but could be 
>problematic as well, just not so life threatening at speed ...
>
>Charlie
>
>
>----- Original Message ----- 
>From: "shortle" <shortle556 at earthlink.net>
>To: "Charles Lee" <Chaz at ProperProper.com>; "Bryan Blackwell" 
><bryan at skiblack.com>
>Cc: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
>Sent: Monday, August 09, 2010 1:29 PM
>Subject: Re: <VV> Steering box question - adjustments ?
>
>
>>I would try INSPECTING before replacing pitman arm bushings and all the 
>>moving parts of the steering system. And unlike trying to repair a $30 
>>handbrake cable, you'll probably have to replace the worn parts but you may 
>>be able to find good used (cheap) stuff.
>> Timothy Shortle in Durango Colorado
>> My shop charges $90 per hour AND my education is on going
>> In the 20 years I have owned my own business I have never been sued
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>>>From: Charles Lee <Chaz at ProperProper.com>
>>>Sent: Aug 9, 2010 2:16 PM
>>>To: Bryan Blackwell <bryan at skiblack.com>
>>>Cc: virtualvairs at corvair.org
>>>Subject: Re: <VV> Steering box question - adjustments ?
>>>
>>>Hmmm... and for only $23,995.00 I can get a new CNC Milling Machine on
>>>Amazon.com - what a deal ...
>>>
>>>Let's try pitman arms and box adjustments before I writ that check !
>>>
>>>Carlike
>>>
>>>PS:
>>>Se what I mean about VV as a valuable resource ?!?!?!?
>>>
>>>~Cz
>>>
>>>
>>>----- Original Message ----- 
>>>From: "Bryan Blackwell" <bryan at skiblack.com>
>>>To: "Charles Lee" <Chaz at ProperProper.com>
>>>Cc: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
>>>Sent: Monday, August 09, 2010 1:13 PM
>>>Subject: Re: <VV> Steering box question - adjustments ?
>>>
>>>
>>>On Aug 9, 2010, at 3:32 PM, Charles Lee wrote:
>>>
>>>> It is a little loose in the wheel - more play than I'd like, but 
>>>> drivable,
>>>> maybe 10 or more degrees before any noticeable movement of front wheels 
>>>> ?
>>>>
>>>> No other symptoms, but this seems to be too much, certainly more than 
>>>> I'd
>>>> really like.
>>>
>>>Check the pitman arm bushing first.
>>>>
>>>> If it needs replacing, is a quick-steer a viable option without being
>>>> excessively expensive to switch ?
>>>
>>>It depends on your idea of expensive.  Brand new boxes are available for
>>>~500, which seems to me a reasonable price for what you're getting.  I
>>>suppose you could also learn to program a CNC machine to make your own 
>>>worm
>>>and nut (the unique parts to the quick steer box) if it's unpalatable to
>>>just go and buy one ;-)
>>>
>>>--Bryan
>>>
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