Re: Steering Problems

[Frank Clarici <spritenut@comcast.net>]

Bud Pazur wrote:


> I think I may have too much steering wheel free play.  I can turn the steering
> wheel an inch before the wheels start to move. How much is normal?

ZERO. Most Sprites have no free play. Now if it was a big Healey, an 
inch is great but not on a Sprite.
Check the splines and pinch bolt at the column/pinion. In fact, pull it 
off and look at the splines. Something is not right. How are the outer 
tie rod ends? Rack clamped to the body tight?

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ