[T2] Steering - 73 bus

[Chris Dreike]

Dave,
Did you get to to bottom of your steering problem?

Cheers,
Chris

On Fri, Mar 27, 2020 at 1:56 PM Chris Dreike <cdreike at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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