Corvair Steering Box Help

[Track-T]

heres a blow-up photo....#14 shows a shim on the bolt

[GAB]

Yes, this is an aluminum Corvair box and the screw is a one piece item that has a slightly dome shaped end that bears against the pitman shaft in the slot. The shim is probably a selective fit to make up for any manufacturing tolerances. The gear teeth on the pitman shaft are tapered and that is how the fit with the teeth on the ball nut is controlled. By moving the pitman shaft inward, the clearance is reduced and backing off on the adjustment increases the slack. Adjust the end play on the wormshaft first with the wormshaft bearing adjuster and lock nut and then adjust the pitman shaft end play. It should have just a little bit of tightness in the middle of the travel.

[engine24355]

Thanks for all the great information. I am hoping I can adjust out the grind, but we will see this weekend. I have a feeling that I will have a dis-assembled steering box laying around till new parts come in though.

[engine24355]

Took my box off and turned the shaft to see how it felt. I did not feel the grinding in that certain place. However, I am not sure if the box feels right. Should it operate smoothly or should you feel the gears interlocking etc? Thanks for the help!!

[Todd]

Do you have bearings in your steering column that could be bad? Or, just in need of grease.

[engine24355]

It is not the steering column as it is new. I tried putting more grease, but did not notice a difference. Might need to try and rebuild to be safe.

[engine24355]

Anyone out there have a Corvair steering box or rebuild kit available? To be safe, I think it is better to replace or rebuild. Let me know.

Thanks!

[Duke]

By all means it is smart to be safe, and then there is also peace of mind driving down the road. If you have any doubts about it and have checked everything else, rebuild it or replace it. The expense is nothing if you have a failure and are hurt or killed. The steering system is critical along with brakes, in my mind the two most important systems on a car. Many other systems are important, but those two can get you killed.

[RPM]

Originally Posted by engine24355

Anyone out there have a Corvair steering box or rebuild kit available? To be safe, I think it is better to replace or rebuild. Let me know.

Thanks!

Check your messages. I have a lot of steering boxes in stock, or we can rebuild yours for you. Thanks RPM