Re: IML: Need alignment after '67 steering gearbox swap?

[Christopher Hoffman <imperial67@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

An alignment would be a good idea regardless, but two things are possibly
amiss here.

First, the steering wheel should be have been centered before they attached
the steering column/linkage to the gearbox. An easy test to see if this was
done right is to set the wheel so the car points straight ahead, then turn
the wheel full left and full right. You should have the same number of
rotations to each side (put a piece of tape at the top of the rim, since it
will be confusing to monitor the rotations with your wheel all askew like
that). If not, the box was installed incorrectly and your mechanic needs to
do it again for free. If so, see the next item:

Second, the wheel can be pulled (with a steering-wheel puller) and reset to
the correct spline so the spokes are level when pointed straight ahead.

Then go get an alignment anyway.

Let us know what you find!

-- 
Chris in LA
67 Crown
78 NYB Salon




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