[T2] Steering - 73 bus

[Chris Dreike]

AT 8" it should be insanely obvious!

Chris

On Mon, Mar 30, 2020 at 3:44 PM Dave Gillingham <dave at coronado-realty.com>
wrote:

> Not yet... hoping to work on it tonight.  There is at least 8” of play in
> the wheel before the tires start to move.  I’m hoping it is obvious.
>
> On Mon, Mar 30, 2020 at 3:34 PM Chris Dreike <cdreike at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> 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),
>> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/ave+replaced+the+steering+box+(3x),+?entry=gmail&source=g>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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> --
>
> 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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