mark,
did you replace the peg when you redid your box ? i probably had 3-4" of free
play when i redid mine several years ago and installing a new peg cured the
slop.
cheers,
jerry
Mark and Kathy wrote:
>
> I have been to the archives and back. No help yet.
>
> My problem is, I have approx. 1 inch of play in my steering wheel that is
> coming from the steering box area.
>
> I have removed 3 bearing shims so far as well as adjusted the screw in and out
> to get the center position "slightly tight" area. I notice very little
> change in the steering wheel "1 inch" play.
>
> Also not a whole lot of change when I take out the "shims" one at a time.
> Why so many in the first place?
>
> Can some one tell me which adjustment will cure this 1 inch play in the
> steering wheel or is this "as good as it gets" with a Healey?
>
> Front end parts are all new, new seals in steer box and idler box.
>
> I Have not filled the box completely with oil yet, just enough to coat the the
> gears so far.
>
> The car is stripped and steering is basically all that is on the car now so
> adjustments are simple at this stage. Or so I thought.
>
> Thanks Mark
>
> Your messages not reaching the list?
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