Check tire pressures, too. Soft tires lead to heavy steering.
- RWM
Marc Tyler wrote:
>
> Maybe i'm used to it, or maybe it's the huge stock steering wheel, but
> I don't think my roadster takes too much efffort even while still.
>
> It wouldn't hurt to check the oil level in the steering box, and grease
> all the tie rods, steering links...heck there are twenty-some zerk
> fittings on the roadster Ton Walter has a FAQ somewhere on this.
>
> There is also an adjustment screw on the steering box to adjust out
> play. If it is too tight it might cause tight steering. Do you have a
> shop manual?
>
> -Marc
>
> On Friday, July 25, 2003, at 08:01 AM, Naomi Lamb wrote:
>
> > Hi List
> >
> > Guess I'm too used to power steering. But, is it normal to almost
> > strain
> > every muscle in your arms to make a sharp turn? This usually happens
> > when I
> > have to do a 45 turn onto another street. On the other hand, to make a
> > regular curve in the road, I jokingly say that just lean in the right
> > direction and she'll come around.
> >
> > Naomi Lamb
> > 68 1600 Haven't had any serious offers, so I guess I'm keeping it :-)
> > Hooray!!!
> >
> > Green as grass, but willing to learn
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