I have the rack and pinion option and unless you are a gifted
machinest/fabricator,
the benefits aren't worth it. I love the "think where you want to move and
you're
there "response but lost some turning radius and small parking spaces aren't
fun any
more.
Ron
Gordon Glasgow wrote:
> Yes, the early-style boxes tended to wear on-center. If you tighten it down to
> where there is no on-center slop, you won't be able to turn it. The easiest
> solution is to swap in a box that has less wear. Next-best solution is to
> convert to the later-style box, but that can involve swabbing out the steering
> column and some other things, depending on how you do it. Converting to
> rack-and-pinion is by far the most difficult option.
>
> Gordon Glasgow
> Renton, WA
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> > [mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Fred Gilson
> > Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2001 6:13 PM
> > To: Datsun Roadster List
> > 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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