Probably the box is shot. However it could also be a worn idler arm. I had a
similar problem with my car and it was the idler arm.
Is the front end tight? Nothing worn?
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "Fred Gilson" <gilsonf@onewest.net>
To: "Datsun Roadster List" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2001 9:12 PM
Subject: Steering Gear Box
> To All,
>
> A couple of questions regarding the steering gear box ...
>
> After completing most of the restoration process on my early '67 SPL 311
and
> taking for a few short trips around town, I am a bit concerned about the
> steering. I find that the steering seems much tighter when turning hard
left
> or right, but going straight down the road, I find myself correcting
quite
> often to stay in a straight line. The car was aligned and seems to hold
that
> alignment but there just seems to be alot of play in the wheel. I have
> tightened the adustment screw but the problem still exists.
>
> 1. Is it possible that the worm gear is worn out?
> 2. What might be the fix? Replacement parts available? Probably cost
> prohibitive... (I do have another steering gear box I can pull off of my
parts
> car).
> 3. Has anyone converted to rack and pinion?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Fred Gilson
> Early '67
> SPL-311
>
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