RE: Steering question, successful long trip

[Richard Kinsley <r.kinsley@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Jim Ozolins wrote:
> 
> I just returned from a trip where I put 430 miles on my '64 Valiant.
> 
> The car performed very well, partly because I replaced the junk 
> alternator 
> and tired battery before I left. I did notice that there was plenty of 
> play 
> in the steering - on the highway, I had to work to keep it centered in 
> the 
> lane, especially during gusty winds.
> 
> I plan on getting the steering and the front suspension into good 
> working 
> order next, and fixing a leak in the radiator. Other than that, I was 
> really 
> happy with the car on this long trip.
> Also, the high temp yesterday was 99, and I had no overheating problems, 
> 
> except immediately after one long stop for traffic.
> 
> Jim Ozolins
> '64 Signet 200
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One easy fix I found on my car to tighten the steering was that the 
steering gear box was ready to fall off. It's attached by 3 bolts as I 
recall and they were all probably 1/4" from even making contact.I 
tightened them by hand for that 1/4". That makes for alot of slop.


Rich Kinsley  '64 Polara 4 dr 318poly w/goodies


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