Alex,
Yes you can overtighten the box. Because the center is worn more than the
outer parts, such as when you make a sharp turn, the box will bind when
turning the wheel. You can't get rid of all the play as the box is fairly
worn after all these years. Try backing off a little and see what happens.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: Alex Avery <aavery@rica.net>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2000 10:15 AM
Subject: Steering box questions
> Hey, thanks for all of the tips we've received so far on a number of
> things. We just tightened up the steering via the screw on top of the
> steering box, but now I have a few questions:
>
> 1. We tightened the steering box until there was almost no play in the
> steering--about 1/2 inch play, whereas before there was ~3 inches. But
> this has increased steering effort enough to make us wonder if we
tightened
> it too much. What is the rule here?
>
> 2. We looked but didn't see any zirc/grease nipples on the steering
> box--How does one lubricate the steering box. I'm assuming that there is
a
> plug where a zirc fitting should go, and there appeared to be at least one
> or two potential plugs on the steering box. If there are plugs, where
> exactly are they?
>
> 3. Will lubricating the steering box ease steering effort without having
to
> increase steering play, or do we need to live with more steering play?
>
> Thanks for any answers up front.
> Alex and Dennis Avery
> Augusta, County
> Virginia
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