I looked through all previous threads, which mostly concern loose steering.
On my 63, I have a rebuilt RedHead heavy box, 0.94 bars, and all suspension parts, idler, Pitman etc new, plus disc brakes. The car is transformed with a ride and stiffness that is balanced. But...the power steering has no return whatsoever. Turn wheel, car turns, and keeps turning.
The alignment has been set up as a 81 Reliant K car, probably because their machine does not store settings for older cars. Settings now vs shop manual settings:
Camber: -0.1 , 0.0 vs +1/4 to +3/4 Left, 0 to +1/2 Right
Caster : +1.5 +1.5 vs +1.4 to +1 1/4 deg
I have Tiger Paw radials, 15x7.
I think I need less caster, but I don't know the difference between bias and radial tire recommendations.
If I loosen the steering box adjustment, will the overall stiffness lessen, or will I only induce a degree of loose play before the box moves the arm?
I am really pleased with the overhaul and attention to detail of Steve Miles here in PDX, North American Muscle Cars, and with his Boss, wife Colleen!
On my 63, I have a rebuilt RedHead heavy box, 0.94 bars, and all suspension parts, idler, Pitman etc new, plus disc brakes. The car is transformed with a ride and stiffness that is balanced. But...the power steering has no return whatsoever. Turn wheel, car turns, and keeps turning.
The alignment has been set up as a 81 Reliant K car, probably because their machine does not store settings for older cars. Settings now vs shop manual settings:
Camber: -0.1 , 0.0 vs +1/4 to +3/4 Left, 0 to +1/2 Right
Caster : +1.5 +1.5 vs +1.4 to +1 1/4 deg
I have Tiger Paw radials, 15x7.
I think I need less caster, but I don't know the difference between bias and radial tire recommendations.
If I loosen the steering box adjustment, will the overall stiffness lessen, or will I only induce a degree of loose play before the box moves the arm?
I am really pleased with the overhaul and attention to detail of Steve Miles here in PDX, North American Muscle Cars, and with his Boss, wife Colleen!