heavy steering I've driven cars without power steering before and I've never had a problem. I know the steering is quite heavy when the car isn't moving, but it always seemed to get easier once going,
I drove my car home yesterday from Seymour, TN back to Soddy-Daisy, and there were a couple times on some back roads it was all I could do to get the car to turn. Also, it feels as if the steering is sticking and not wanting to return to center. I can turn the wheel in a corner and let go and the steering will stay where I let go. Is this normal? or is there something else I need to be looking into. I checked my Mechanics handbook for help with possible lubrication of the steering system but didn't have much luck. I probably over looked it somewhere. Thanks for any help/advice. |
Re: heavy steering Check your toe in and the kingpin thrust bearings should be taking the load and is the steering bax adjusted properly ? You might consider the teflon rod bushings for the steering arms.
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Re: heavy steering Sounds like your entire steering system needs looked over and at minimum greased. Castor could be all outa whack as well. Should drive pretty much like a modern car without power steering.
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Re: heavy steering Check all steering components but sounds like a dry, or worse, gear box.
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Re: heavy steering You are getting older and your arm muscles aren't what they used to be...
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Re: heavy steering Most HARD steering is just WHAT it IS!!! Returning to center by ITSELF, is very RARE!--It's just an Old Design, HIGH EFFORT Steering.
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Don't start installing Teflon bushings or shortened pitman arms before rectifying the problems. Quote:
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I don't know if you are the youngest. At age 99 they start counting from 1 again on this forum. Only 2 digits... So if someone started all over let hear from you ! |
Re: heavy steering In our 29 with a completely restored front end, when car is moving, you can drive with one hand.
I would start with a good grease job, if you can with high pressure lub gun. Not knowing cars history but reading your notes. I would be leaning towards a group of things that might need attention. Rebuilt suspension, front end, and brakes, must be correct. They all work together, very important. |
Re: heavy steering be sure to pack front wheel bearings also
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Re: heavy steering CB919ER, I know exactly what you are talking about.
Check the steering box for oil. My 31 did the same while out on a drive one time. The oil had simply dripped out over time. Good Luck. Great to have a young guy in our presence. :). Jeff |
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Re: heavy steering King pins are also a major concern if setting for a while. now you are turning on metal to metal with a very serious load
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Re: heavy steering Get a copy of the Red Book. It will answer many questions. For the steering box, get some PennRite steering box lube (NO leakee). Is there a local club near you?? Someone from it would probably be happy to help you out.
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I guess it's rare to have a guy my age with an interest in classic cars like the Model A, and T, without building them into hotrod. |
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