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malexander44 · 10-21-2008, 12:00 AM

So, I tried to swap to power steering on my 63. I didn't realize that I need to buy a bracket to offset the gearbox from the frame. So I swiched back to my manual box until I get the bracket delivered. My problem is that it seems that my steering is binding somewhere when I turn right. It looks like it might be binding on the x-member at the top of it. Is it possible that I did not get the pitman arm up high enough? I tightened the crown nut pretty darn tight and have the cotter pin in. Should I put a spacer in between the nut and arm?

Thanks
Mark

joe231 · 10-21-2008, 08:41 AM

have any pics of the problem area?

malexander44 · 10-21-2008, 02:39 PM

No need. I found the problem... a wire got loose coming through the firewall and hooked over a bolt on the steering column and bound up all the wiring. Fixed the wires and everything is working properly now.

Thanks

**ChiefRocka** · 10-21-2008, 03:12 PM

That exact thing happened to my pops Vette when we had to go confiscate it from the first "tweaker" body man.....While pushing the car, I couldn't get it to turn right...Kept forcing and forcing....the entire harness wrapped around the column and got all F#(Ked up....

kizer · 10-21-2008, 03:18 PM

Ouch I bet that vette was an expensive fix.

10-21-2008, 12:00 AM	#1
malexander44 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Grapevine, TX Posts: 58	manual steering problem So, I tried to swap to power steering on my 63. I didn't realize that I need to buy a bracket to offset the gearbox from the frame. So I swiched back to my manual box until I get the bracket delivered. My problem is that it seems that my steering is binding somewhere when I turn right. It looks like it might be binding on the x-member at the top of it. Is it possible that I did not get the pitman arm up high enough? I tightened the crown nut pretty darn tight and have the cotter pin in. Should I put a spacer in between the nut and arm? Thanks Mark

10-21-2008, 08:41 AM	#2
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: manual steering problem have any pics of the problem area? __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

10-21-2008, 02:39 PM	#3
malexander44 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Grapevine, TX Posts: 58	Re: manual steering problem No need. I found the problem... a wire got loose coming through the firewall and hooked over a bolt on the steering column and bound up all the wiring. Fixed the wires and everything is working properly now. Thanks

10-21-2008, 03:12 PM	#4
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: manual steering problem That exact thing happened to my pops Vette when we had to go confiscate it from the first "tweaker" body man.....While pushing the car, I couldn't get it to turn right...Kept forcing and forcing....the entire harness wrapped around the column and got all F#(Ked up.... __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

10-21-2008, 03:18 PM	#5
kizer Its Deja Vu time again Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Marysville, North of Seattle WA Posts: 815	Re: manual steering problem Ouch I bet that vette was an expensive fix. __________________ Its not pretty but its mine to figure out. The build / The Photos / Build Diary



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