Need help with the 'Vette...

[Black1]

Anyone know how to adjust the steering box on a '67 Vette? :dontknow: It's a little sloppy, and I was going to play around with it to see if I can make it any better. I posted a pic of what I'm looking at..... I think the adjustment is that screw on the top of the box, but how/which way do I turn it to tighten the worm-gear? :dontknow:

Any help would be appreciated.... thanks!

Jaker

 

[OCBob]

I know, but you'll have to ship the car to me so that I can do it. I should have it back to you no later than November, December at the outside if it is a real warm fall. hehehhehehe

No idea, buddy, but I bet these guys can help you out real quick like.

http://www.corvettesteering.com/company_information_page.htm

 

[includemeout]

Anyone know how to adjust the steering box on a '67 Vette? :dontknow: It's a little sloppy, and I was going to play around with it to see if I can make it any better. I posted a pic of what I'm looking at..... I think the adjustment is that screw on the top of the box, but how/which way do I turn it to tighten the worm-gear? :dontknow:

Any help would be appreciated.... thanks!

Jaker

Yes old Blacky, That is it , loosen the nut, adjust srcew, Leave a little slop so you don't mess up the sector and bearings
Looks like you have lots left to adjust, thet are usually worn out if the screw is flush with the nut

 

[Django]

Yes old Blacky, That is it , loosen the nut, adjust srcew, Leave a little slop so you don't mess up the sector and bearings
Looks like you have lots left to adjust, thet are usually worn out if the screw is flush with the nut

I love this fkn place.................

D

 

[ntw0rk]

Yeup! I would adjust it just a little bit, (No more than a full turn) then see how it feels, if it's not enough, try again. Should be adjusted with a Clock-Wise turn.

After about 2 full turns, go with smaller turns, like half or less.


Good luck, let us know!

 

[Black1]

That's great stuff, guys! Thanks! :rock: :rock: :rock:

 

[OCBob]

Yeah thanks a lot Jerry. Looks like I'm not driving a 67 vette this summer hehehe.

 

[Black1]

Yeah thanks a lot Jerry. Looks like I'm not driving a 67 vette this summer hehehe.

LOL! Only if ya come to FL, Bob.

She took about 1 1/8 turn and now drives like a go-cart! :rock: Thanks again, guys.

 

[Black1]

Now off to install the Be-Cool electric fan. :burnout:

 

[includemeout]

Here is stuff from Motors Manuel
the first pic is specs for vett, 1) 1966
2)67-69
3)70-71

 

[Texas Yellow Fever]

Yes old Blacky, That is it , loosen the nut, adjust srcew, Leave a little slop so you don't mess up the sector and bearings
Looks like you have lots left to adjust, thet are usually worn out if the screw is flush with the nut

Yep, exactly what he said. Piece 'o cake.

 

[Nowwhat]

or just pull everything add a ls-7 and c-5 suspension..... :rock:

I put my '66 vette up on the sidewalk...backwards... on Wishire Blvd (8 lanes total)...becuase of that sloppy steering...and because the 427 was too loud to hear that the tires were spinning.... ...little 205 tires at that.....

 

[JTS VENOM PERFORMANCE]

I put my '66 vette up on the sidewalk...backwards... on Wishire Blvd (8 lanes total)...becuase of that sloppy steering...and because the 427 was too loud to hear that the tires were spinning.... ...little 205 tires at that.....

does this surprise anyone?

 

[Nowwhat]

You got 205's on that (fkn) Thing!!!!!????? :dontknow:

Damn, dude.... My lil' 327's got 255's. :dontknow:

yep the original pizza cutter size....silly....

 

[Black1]

yep the original pizza cutter size....silly....

I thought it had Halibrand's on it? (Ya know, like Eleanor? :dontknow: )

 

[Nowwhat]

I thought it had Halibrand's on it? (Ya know, like Eleanor? :dontknow: )

not talking about the GS....it has 295's on the back....talking about my old vette 66 big block conv...numbers....etc...

 

[Black1]

not talking about the GS....it has 295's on the back....talking about my old vette 66 big block conv...numbers....etc...

AH! Didn't know you had one before this one. :dontknow: Was it a 427 or 396? 4-speed? Color? ....... PICTURES?

I love mine (ours) more and more every time I drive it. :rock: It's SOOO simple to work on, and CHEAP (relatively) to buy parts for! I just went for a cruise down A1A about an hour ago. NOTHING beats cruisin' at night in a old 'vert Corvette. :rock:

How are you liking your GS? It's been your daily driver, hasn't it? :rock:

EDIT: Noticed you said 427.... Cool, Dude! :rock: I heard they were a BITCH to keep runnin' tho. :dontknow:

 

[FerrariTruck]

or just pull everything add a ls-7 and c-5 suspension..... :rock:

I put my '66 vette up on the sidewalk...backwards... on Wishire Blvd (8 lanes total)...becuase of that sloppy steering...and because the 427 was too loud to hear that the tires were spinning.... ...little 205 tires at that.....

LOL! funny...I remember you telling me that you were looking for that fine line were the ass is starting to kick out but you still have it in control kind of feeling i saw some guy in a porshe do the exact same thing..We were both stopped at the light. He looks at me and turns right...hits gas,,,then back end completely swings out and goes all the way around up onto curb

 

[ntw0rk]

Porsche guys are stoopid!

 

[Texas Yellow Fever]

does this surprise anyone?

Nope.