03-26-2014, 05:39 PM
On the pitman arm adjustment, I think what you are talking about is adjusting the free play in the steering gear box. The pitman is attached to the steering gear box.
The is an adjustment screw and locknut on the steering gear box. Proceed with caution, tightening the screw until it is snug will result in a tight setup which is evil steering. The wheel does not recenter when you turn. Ask me at the rally how I know this. Bring beer.
The best way to adjust is to remove the pitman arm. Then move the pitman back and fro. Loosen the adjustment screw until you feel lash. Tighten carefully until the last disappears, and stop. More is not better. Tighten lock nut and reinstall pitman.
If I didn't say it before making the adjustment too tight is EVIL.
The is an adjustment screw and locknut on the steering gear box. Proceed with caution, tightening the screw until it is snug will result in a tight setup which is evil steering. The wheel does not recenter when you turn. Ask me at the rally how I know this. Bring beer.
The best way to adjust is to remove the pitman arm. Then move the pitman back and fro. Loosen the adjustment screw until you feel lash. Tighten carefully until the last disappears, and stop. More is not better. Tighten lock nut and reinstall pitman.
If I didn't say it before making the adjustment too tight is EVIL.
Richard and Rhonda Entrekin
99 Newell, 512
Maverick Hybrid Toad
Inverness, FL (when we're home
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