[T2] Steering - 73 bus

[Chris Dreike]

Dave,
If you try to adjust the steering gearbox, be sure to lift the front end
off the ground so that you can feel the action as you turn the steering
wheel. Too tight and the the box will drag and the worm and wheel could be
ruined. And of course, too loose and there will be excessive play.

Cheers,
Chris

On Fri, Mar 27, 2020 at 1:15 PM Dave Gillingham <dave at coronado-realty.com>
wrote:

> I bought one already.  It looks more substantial than the one that is in
> there.  Hope to replace it today or tomorrow.
>
> Dave Gillingham, Owner/Broker
>
> License # 01184185
>
> o:  (619) 435-0145
>
> m: (619) 992-5318
>
> e:  dave at coronado-realty.com <natalie at coronado-realty.com>
>
> a: 1111 9th St #202, Coronado, CA 92118
>
>
>
>
>
> On Fri, Mar 27, 2020 at 1:11 PM Greg Potts <slowlanemusic at icloud.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Hi Dave,
> >
> > It’s just two bolts to remove in order to inspect the flex coupler. You
> > don’t even have to go under the bus, just remove the upper cover where
> the
> > steering wheel meets the floor.
> >
> > If it were me (ie, not made of $$$) I’d check it before I bought the
> > replacement
> >
> > Greg Potts
> > Field Service Engineer
> > ND Graphics Inc.
> >
> > > On Mar 27, 2020, at 4:05 PM, Dave Gillingham <dave at coronado-realty.com
> >
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > Going for the flex connector today or tomorrow.  My tires should be
> > good.
> > > Reinforced sidewall - same as on my other 73 bus.
> > >
> > > Dave Gillingham, Owner/Broker
> > >
> > > License # 01184185
> > >
> > > o:  (619) 435-0145
> > >
> > > m: (619) 992-5318
> > >
> > > e:  dave at coronado-realty.com <natalie at coronado-realty.com>
> > >
> > > a: 1111 9th St #202, Coronado, CA 92118
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >> On Fri, Mar 27, 2020 at 12:39 PM Dave C. Bolen <
> > dbolen at shockwaverider.com>
> > >> wrote:
> > >>
> > >> Dave,
> > >>
> > >> I remember going though this very thing many many years ago.
> > >>
> > >> Replaced the steering box and other parts as you have done.
> > >>
> > >> Open the door and watch how much the wheel moves as you move the
> > >> steering wheel.  If i remember correctly the bently tells how much it
> > >> should move(how much slack it should have)
> > >>
> > >> Definitely adjust the steering box adjustment...read bently first!
> > >>
> > >> My problem turned out to be......wrong tires on the front!
> > >> Replaced with the absolute VW bus correct tires and all was good.
> > >>
> > >> Looking forward to your hearing your results.
> > >>
> > >> Cheers, dave
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>> On Sun, 22 Mar 2020, Dave Gillingham wrote:
> > >>>
> > >>> Listees:
> > >>>
> > >>> I am stumped!  I think every component in the front end of my bus is
> > new
> > >>> but i still have about 4” of play in the steering wheel, and the bus
> > >>> wanders on the road.
> > >>>
> > >>> I have replaced the steering box (3x), the drag link, the center pin,
> > the
> > >>> tie rods, the steering damper, and the PO (my minister) said the ball
> > >>> joints were replaced not too long ago.
> > >>>
> > >>> 1) Any ideas?, or
> > >>> 2) A recommendation for a steering shop that might have better luck
> > >> fixing
> > >>> it than I have?
> > >>>
> > >>> Dave
> > >>> --
> > >>>
> > >>> Dave Gillingham, Owner/Broker
> > >>>
> > >>> License # 01184185
> > >>>
> > >>> o:  (619) 435-0145
> > >>>
> > >>> m: (619) 992-5318
> > >>>
> > >>> e:  dave at coronado-realty.com <natalie at coronado-realty.com>
> > >>>
> > >>> a: 1111 9th St #202, Coronado, CA 92118
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