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<div>Stephen, I have the same issue in my 1959 BN4. I thought I was told I could tighten the set screw on the top of the steering gearbox. <br>
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On Jun 20, 2016, at 10:44 AM, Stephen Hutchings <<a href="mailto:s.hutchings@rogers.com">s.hutchings@rogers.com</a>> wrote:<br>
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<div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466432795079_10101">I wonder if someone can point me to a good description of adjusting the end play or "end float" in the steering box.</div>
<div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466432795079_10160">I don't find the manual's - "add or subtract shims as necessary to obtain the correct adjustment" very helpful.</div>
<div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466432795079_10208" dir="ltr">I had thought I had pretty minimal end play when I had the box on the bench (a few years back now), but on the road I find I need to take some of the play out.</div>
<div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466432795079_10216" dir="ltr">So- do more shims ad or decrease the end play? It's not immediately obvious to me. Also, I wonder if it's better to keep the arm attached while doing this to actually see if there is play under load.</div>
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<div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466432795079_10329" dir="ltr">I'm sorry if this seems like a dumb question - I had no trouble getting the shims right on the wheel bearings, but this one's got me a bit confused.</div>
<div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1466432795079_10337" dir="ltr">Thanks,</div>
<div dir="ltr">Stephen, BJ8<br>
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