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ClassicRedneck05 · 01-10-2007, 06:37 PM

steering problems PLEASE help im posting a link on here to the video i just took of the play in the steering wheel and the steering shaft

CLICK this to see the video
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...72826315560581

kyull67 · 01-10-2007, 06:52 PM

Sorry, not pump I meant box.

johnnywagon · 01-10-2007, 07:18 PM

I would guess that you steering gear box is shot.

Cobraguy · 01-10-2007, 07:20 PM

Check the steering coupler at the steering gear, it looks like the rubber coupler has come apart. You can purchase a repair kit at any auto parts shop.

ClassicRedneck05 · 01-10-2007, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by johnnywagon

I would guess that you steering gear box is shot.

i know the box is goo its that lil piece i have showing under the hood in the video thats real loose the shaft fromthe box is good and tight

Purduegmc · 01-10-2007, 10:09 PM

What is that on top of the dash? Is it a tach?

FarmTruk · 01-10-2007, 10:20 PM

Could it possibly be a rag coupling gone bad? I understand they can be replaced fairly easily and inexpensively.

PanelDeland · 01-10-2007, 10:52 PM

I think cobraguy is right.It should be an easy fix.Don't forget to WD the rust.DO NOT DRIVE IT UNTIL YOU REPLACE IT!!!I am pretty sure that's what it is though the vid was not clear enough to be sure.

BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 · 01-10-2007, 11:25 PM

Have someone move the wheel while you watch the pitman arm on the steering box shaft, it looks just like mine did I had to get a new box and pitman arm. At one time the nut on mine backed off and let the pitman arm wear on the splined shaft of the steering box wearing the splines so no matter how tight I tightened the nut back it still had slop in it just like yours..

ClassicRedneck05 · 01-11-2007, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Purduegmc

What is that on top of the dash? Is it a tach?

thats 2 of my dash strobes im a firefighters so i added in a lil lights for my emergency response

sneakysnake · 01-11-2007, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BLACK AND BLUE 67-72

Have someone move the wheel while you watch the pitman arm on the steering box shaft, it looks just like mine did I had to get a new box and pitman arm. At one time the nut on mine backed off and let the pitman arm wear on the splined shaft of the steering box wearing the splines so no matter how tight I tightened the nut back it still had slop in it just like yours..

Heres a pic to go with the illistrations,hope it helps.

01-10-2007, 06:37 PM	#1
ClassicRedneck05 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Humble, Texas Posts: 262	Can anyone tell me how to fix this HELP steering problems PLEASE help im posting a link on here to the video i just took of the play in the steering wheel and the steering shaft CLICK this to see the video http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...72826315560581

01-10-2007, 06:52 PM	#2
kyull67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Springfield/Kansas City Posts: 1,842	Re: Can anyone tell me how to fix this HELP Sorry, not pump I meant box. __________________ The first '67 The current '67 '63 Biscayne Last edited by kyull67; 01-10-2007 at 07:23 PM.

01-10-2007, 07:18 PM	#3
johnnywagon Sofa King. We, Todd, Ed. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Spokane, Wa. Posts: 631	Re: Can anyone tell me how to fix this HELP I would guess that you steering gear box is shot. __________________ ~John 71 Blazer One Ton 65 Chevelle Station Wagon x2 59 Belair 2 Door 71 Chevy Open Road Van RV www.myspace.com/johnnywagon

01-10-2007, 07:20 PM	#4
Cobraguy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 22	Re: Can anyone tell me how to fix this HELP Check the steering coupler at the steering gear, it looks like the rubber coupler has come apart. You can purchase a repair kit at any auto parts shop.

01-10-2007, 10:09 PM	#6
Purduegmc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 58	Re: Can anyone tell me how to fix this HELP What is that on top of the dash? Is it a tach? __________________ 70 GMC 1500 2wd lwb 00 Chevy 2500

01-10-2007, 10:20 PM	#7
FarmTruk In Memoriam... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wallburg, NC Posts: 1,216	Re: Can anyone tell me how to fix this HELP Could it possibly be a rag coupling gone bad? I understand they can be replaced fairly easily and inexpensively. __________________ '68 C10 SWB 307ci 2BBL *FarmTruk Pics Here* *"You know, doing what is right is easy. The problem is knowing what is right."*

01-10-2007, 10:52 PM	#8
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Can anyone tell me how to fix this HELP I think cobraguy is right.It should be an easy fix.Don't forget to WD the rust.DO NOT DRIVE IT UNTIL YOU REPLACE IT!!!I am pretty sure that's what it is though the vid was not clear enough to be sure. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

01-10-2007, 11:25 PM	#9
BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 Firefighter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Yellville, Ar, USA Posts: 1,943	Re: Can anyone tell me how to fix this HELP Have someone move the wheel while you watch the pitman arm on the steering box shaft, it looks just like mine did I had to get a new box and pitman arm. At one time the nut on mine backed off and let the pitman arm wear on the splined shaft of the steering box wearing the splines so no matter how tight I tightened the nut back it still had slop in it just like yours.. __________________ '72 Chevy SWB 350 Auto '67 GMC LWB 350 4 speed '70 Chevy 4x4 Stepside 350 Auto Yellville, Ar. USA

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